Add 7/15 and 56/96
7/15 + 56/96 is 21/20.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 32/15 × 32 = 224/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
56/96 = 56 × 5/96 × 5 = 280/480 - Add the two like fractions:
224/480 + 280/480 = 224 + 280/480 = 504/480 - 504/480 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 7/15 + 56/96 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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