Add 4/15 and 21/96
4/15 + 21/96 is 233/480.
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,
4/15 = 4 × 32/15 × 32 = 128/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
21/96 = 21 × 5/96 × 5 = 105/480 - Add the two like fractions:
128/480 + 105/480 = 128 + 105/480 = 233/480 - So, 4/15 + 21/96 = 233/480
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