Add 15/96 and 50/84
15/96 + 50/84 is 505/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
15/96 = 15 × 7/96 × 7 = 105/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
50/84 = 50 × 8/84 × 8 = 400/672 - Add the two like fractions:
105/672 + 400/672 = 105 + 400/672 = 505/672 - So, 15/96 + 50/84 = 505/672
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