Add 18/3 and 15/96
1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 15/96
18/3 + 15/96 is 197/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
18/3 = 18 × 32/3 × 32 = 576/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
15/96 = 15 × 1/96 × 1 = 15/96 - Add the two like fractions:
576/96 + 15/96 = 576 + 15/96 = 591/96 - 591/96 simplified gives 197/32
- So, 18/3 + 15/96 = 197/32
In mixed form: 65/32
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