Add 96/18 and 2/15
1st number: 5 6/18, 2nd number: 2/15
96/18 + 2/15 is 82/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 15 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
96/18 = 96 × 5/18 × 5 = 480/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
2/15 = 2 × 6/15 × 6 = 12/90 - Add the two like fractions:
480/90 + 12/90 = 480 + 12/90 = 492/90 - 492/90 simplified gives 82/15
- So, 96/18 + 2/15 = 82/15
In mixed form: 57/15
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