Add 15/96 and 75/45
1st number: 15/96, 2nd number: 1 30/45
15/96 + 75/45 is 175/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
15/96 = 15 × 15/96 × 15 = 225/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
75/45 = 75 × 32/45 × 32 = 2400/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
225/1440 + 2400/1440 = 225 + 2400/1440 = 2625/1440 - 2625/1440 simplified gives 175/96
- So, 15/96 + 75/45 = 175/96
In mixed form: 179/96
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