Add 96/15 and 35/24
1st number: 6 6/15, 2nd number: 1 11/24
96/15 + 35/24 is 943/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
96/15 = 96 × 8/15 × 8 = 768/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
35/24 = 35 × 5/24 × 5 = 175/120 - Add the two like fractions:
768/120 + 175/120 = 768 + 175/120 = 943/120 - So, 96/15 + 35/24 = 943/120
In mixed form: 7103/120
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