Add 24/15 and 16/96
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 16/96
24/15 + 16/96 is 53/30.
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,
24/15 = 24 × 32/15 × 32 = 768/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
16/96 = 16 × 5/96 × 5 = 80/480 - Add the two like fractions:
768/480 + 80/480 = 768 + 80/480 = 848/480 - 848/480 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 24/15 + 16/96 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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