Add 72/96 and 12/15
72/96 + 12/15 is 31/20.
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,
72/96 = 72 × 5/96 × 5 = 360/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
12/15 = 12 × 32/15 × 32 = 384/480 - Add the two like fractions:
360/480 + 384/480 = 360 + 384/480 = 744/480 - 744/480 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 72/96 + 12/15 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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