Add 70/15 and 1/96
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 1/96
70/15 + 1/96 is 449/96.
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,
70/15 = 70 × 32/15 × 32 = 2240/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/480 + 5/480 = 2240 + 5/480 = 2245/480 - 2245/480 simplified gives 449/96
- So, 70/15 + 1/96 = 449/96
In mixed form: 465/96
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