Add 32/15 and 40/96
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 40/96
32/15 + 40/96 is 51/20.
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,
32/15 = 32 × 32/15 × 32 = 1024/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
40/96 = 40 × 5/96 × 5 = 200/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1024/480 + 200/480 = 1024 + 200/480 = 1224/480 - 1224/480 simplified gives 51/20
- So, 32/15 + 40/96 = 51/20
In mixed form: 211/20
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