Add 6/15 and 56/96
6/15 + 56/96 is 59/60.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 32/15 × 32 = 192/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
56/96 = 56 × 5/96 × 5 = 280/480 - Add the two like fractions:
192/480 + 280/480 = 192 + 280/480 = 472/480 - 472/480 simplified gives 59/60
- So, 6/15 + 56/96 = 59/60
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