Add 3/96 and 42/15
1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 2 12/15
3/96 + 42/15 is 453/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 15 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
42/15 = 42 × 32/15 × 32 = 1344/480 - Add the two like fractions:
15/480 + 1344/480 = 15 + 1344/480 = 1359/480 - 1359/480 simplified gives 453/160
- So, 3/96 + 42/15 = 453/160
In mixed form: 2133/160
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