Add 45/96 and 7/15
45/96 + 7/15 is 449/480.
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,
45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
7/15 = 7 × 32/15 × 32 = 224/480 - Add the two like fractions:
225/480 + 224/480 = 225 + 224/480 = 449/480 - So, 45/96 + 7/15 = 449/480
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