Add 96/15 and 6/45
1st number: 6 6/15, 2nd number: 6/45
96/15 + 6/45 is 98/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
96/15 = 96 × 3/15 × 3 = 288/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
6/45 = 6 × 1/45 × 1 = 6/45 - Add the two like fractions:
288/45 + 6/45 = 288 + 6/45 = 294/45 - 294/45 simplified gives 98/15
- So, 96/15 + 6/45 = 98/15
In mixed form: 68/15
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