Add 28/35 and 15/96
28/35 + 15/96 is 153/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
28/35 = 28 × 96/35 × 96 = 2688/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
15/96 = 15 × 35/96 × 35 = 525/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/3360 + 525/3360 = 2688 + 525/3360 = 3213/3360 - 3213/3360 simplified gives 153/160
- So, 28/35 + 15/96 = 153/160
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