Add 15/96 and 60/72
15/96 + 60/72 is 95/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
15/96 = 15 × 3/96 × 3 = 45/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
60/72 = 60 × 4/72 × 4 = 240/288 - Add the two like fractions:
45/288 + 240/288 = 45 + 240/288 = 285/288 - 285/288 simplified gives 95/96
- So, 15/96 + 60/72 = 95/96
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