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Add 72/96 and 18/15

1st number: 72/96, 2nd number: 1 3/15

72/96 + 18/15 is 39/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    72/96 = 72 × 5/96 × 5 = 360/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    18/15 = 18 × 32/15 × 32 = 576/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/480 + 576/480 = 360 + 576/480 = 936/480
  5. 936/480 simplified gives 39/20
  6. So, 72/96 + 18/15 = 39/20
    In mixed form: 119/20

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