Add 42/15 and 56/96
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 56/96
42/15 + 56/96 is 203/60.
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,
42/15 = 42 × 32/15 × 32 = 1344/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
56/96 = 56 × 5/96 × 5 = 280/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/480 + 280/480 = 1344 + 280/480 = 1624/480 - 1624/480 simplified gives 203/60
- So, 42/15 + 56/96 = 203/60
In mixed form: 323/60
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