Add 5/15 and 5/96
5/15 + 5/96 is 37/96.
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,
5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480 - Add the two like fractions:
160/480 + 25/480 = 160 + 25/480 = 185/480 - 185/480 simplified gives 37/96
- So, 5/15 + 5/96 = 37/96
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