Add 18/15 and 27/96
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 27/96
18/15 + 27/96 is 237/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
18/15 = 18 × 32/15 × 32 = 576/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
27/96 = 27 × 5/96 × 5 = 135/480 - Add the two like fractions:
576/480 + 135/480 = 576 + 135/480 = 711/480 - 711/480 simplified gives 237/160
- So, 18/15 + 27/96 = 237/160
In mixed form: 177/160
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