Add 27/15 and 45/96
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 45/96
27/15 + 45/96 is 363/160.
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,
27/15 = 27 × 32/15 × 32 = 864/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480 - Add the two like fractions:
864/480 + 225/480 = 864 + 225/480 = 1089/480 - 1089/480 simplified gives 363/160
- So, 27/15 + 45/96 = 363/160
In mixed form: 243/160
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