Add 64/15 and 20/96
1st number: 4 4/15, 2nd number: 20/96
64/15 + 20/96 is 179/40.
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,
64/15 = 64 × 32/15 × 32 = 2048/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
20/96 = 20 × 5/96 × 5 = 100/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2048/480 + 100/480 = 2048 + 100/480 = 2148/480 - 2148/480 simplified gives 179/40
- So, 64/15 + 20/96 = 179/40
In mixed form: 419/40
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