Add 15/96 and 49/15
1st number: 15/96, 2nd number: 3 4/15
15/96 + 49/15 is 1643/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 15 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
49/15 = 49 × 32/15 × 32 = 1568/480 - Add the two like fractions:
75/480 + 1568/480 = 75 + 1568/480 = 1643/480 - So, 15/96 + 49/15 = 1643/480
In mixed form: 3203/480
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