Add 2/15 and 28/96
2/15 + 28/96 is 17/40.
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,
2/15 = 2 × 32/15 × 32 = 64/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
28/96 = 28 × 5/96 × 5 = 140/480 - Add the two like fractions:
64/480 + 140/480 = 64 + 140/480 = 204/480 - 204/480 simplified gives 17/40
- So, 2/15 + 28/96 = 17/40
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