Add 63/96 and 7/15
63/96 + 7/15 is 539/480.
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,
63/96 = 63 × 5/96 × 5 = 315/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
7/15 = 7 × 32/15 × 32 = 224/480 - Add the two like fractions:
315/480 + 224/480 = 315 + 224/480 = 539/480 - So, 63/96 + 7/15 = 539/480
In mixed form: 159/480
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