Add 5/15 and 4/96
5/15 + 4/96 is 3/8.
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,
5/15 = 5 × 32/15 × 32 = 160/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480 - Add the two like fractions:
160/480 + 20/480 = 160 + 20/480 = 180/480 - 180/480 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 5/15 + 4/96 = 3/8
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