Add 15/96 and 60/98
15/96 + 60/98 is 1205/1568.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 98 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
15/96 = 15 × 49/96 × 49 = 735/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
60/98 = 60 × 48/98 × 48 = 2880/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
735/4704 + 2880/4704 = 735 + 2880/4704 = 3615/4704 - 3615/4704 simplified gives 1205/1568
- So, 15/96 + 60/98 = 1205/1568
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