Add 35/15 and 81/96
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 81/96
35/15 + 81/96 is 305/96.
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,
35/15 = 35 × 32/15 × 32 = 1120/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
81/96 = 81 × 5/96 × 5 = 405/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/480 + 405/480 = 1120 + 405/480 = 1525/480 - 1525/480 simplified gives 305/96
- So, 35/15 + 81/96 = 305/96
In mixed form: 317/96
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