Add 21/15 and 3/96
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 3/96
21/15 + 3/96 is 229/160.
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,
21/15 = 21 × 32/15 × 32 = 672/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Add the two like fractions:
672/480 + 15/480 = 672 + 15/480 = 687/480 - 687/480 simplified gives 229/160
- So, 21/15 + 3/96 = 229/160
In mixed form: 169/160
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