Add 15/96 and 7/60
15/96 + 7/60 is 131/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 60 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 60 × 8 = 480,
7/60 = 7 × 8/60 × 8 = 56/480 - Add the two like fractions:
75/480 + 56/480 = 75 + 56/480 = 131/480 - So, 15/96 + 7/60 = 131/480
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