Add 5/49 and 15/96
5/49 + 15/96 is 405/1568.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
5/49 = 5 × 96/49 × 96 = 480/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
15/96 = 15 × 49/96 × 49 = 735/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
480/4704 + 735/4704 = 480 + 735/4704 = 1215/4704 - 1215/4704 simplified gives 405/1568
- So, 5/49 + 15/96 = 405/1568
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