Add 32/15 and 50/96
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 50/96
32/15 + 50/96 is 637/240.
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,
50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1024/480 + 250/480 = 1024 + 250/480 = 1274/480 - 1274/480 simplified gives 637/240
- So, 32/15 + 50/96 = 637/240
In mixed form: 2157/240
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