Add 56/96 and 9/15
56/96 + 9/15 is 71/60.
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,
9/15 = 9 × 32/15 × 32 = 288/480 - Add the two like fractions:
280/480 + 288/480 = 280 + 288/480 = 568/480 - 568/480 simplified gives 71/60
- So, 56/96 + 9/15 = 71/60
In mixed form: 111/60
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