Add 18/96 and 2/15
18/96 + 2/15 is 77/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 15 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
2/15 = 2 × 32/15 × 32 = 64/480 - Add the two like fractions:
90/480 + 64/480 = 90 + 64/480 = 154/480 - 154/480 simplified gives 77/240
- So, 18/96 + 2/15 = 77/240
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