Add 42/96 and 1/15
42/96 + 1/15 is 121/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 15 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
1/15 = 1 × 32/15 × 32 = 32/480 - Add the two like fractions:
210/480 + 32/480 = 210 + 32/480 = 242/480 - 242/480 simplified gives 121/240
- So, 42/96 + 1/15 = 121/240
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