Add 3/96 and 8/15
3/96 + 8/15 is 271/480.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 32/15 × 32 = 256/480 - Add the two like fractions:
15/480 + 256/480 = 15 + 256/480 = 271/480 - So, 3/96 + 8/15 = 271/480
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