Add 72/15 and 35/96
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 35/96
72/15 + 35/96 is 2479/480.
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,
72/15 = 72 × 32/15 × 32 = 2304/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/480 + 175/480 = 2304 + 175/480 = 2479/480 - So, 72/15 + 35/96 = 2479/480
In mixed form: 579/480
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