Add 5/15 and 70/96
5/15 + 70/96 is 17/16.
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,
70/96 = 70 × 5/96 × 5 = 350/480 - Add the two like fractions:
160/480 + 350/480 = 160 + 350/480 = 510/480 - 510/480 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 5/15 + 70/96 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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