Add 8/15 and 6/96
8/15 + 6/96 is 143/240.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 32/15 × 32 = 256/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480 - Add the two like fractions:
256/480 + 30/480 = 256 + 30/480 = 286/480 - 286/480 simplified gives 143/240
- So, 8/15 + 6/96 = 143/240
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