Add 3/15 and 28/96
3/15 + 28/96 is 59/120.
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,
3/15 = 3 × 32/15 × 32 = 96/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
28/96 = 28 × 5/96 × 5 = 140/480 - Add the two like fractions:
96/480 + 140/480 = 96 + 140/480 = 236/480 - 236/480 simplified gives 59/120
- So, 3/15 + 28/96 = 59/120
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