Add 56/96 and 12/15
56/96 + 12/15 is 83/60.
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,
56/96 = 56 × 5/96 × 5 = 280/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
12/15 = 12 × 32/15 × 32 = 384/480 - Add the two like fractions:
280/480 + 384/480 = 280 + 384/480 = 664/480 - 664/480 simplified gives 83/60
- So, 56/96 + 12/15 = 83/60
In mixed form: 123/60
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