Add 8/6 and 15/96
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 15/96
8/6 + 15/96 is 143/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
8/6 = 8 × 16/6 × 16 = 128/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
15/96 = 15 × 1/96 × 1 = 15/96 - Add the two like fractions:
128/96 + 15/96 = 128 + 15/96 = 143/96 - So, 8/6 + 15/96 = 143/96
In mixed form: 147/96
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