Add 96/48 and 2/15
1st number: 2 0/48, 2nd number: 2/15
96/48 + 2/15 is 32/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
96/48 = 96 × 5/48 × 5 = 480/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
2/15 = 2 × 16/15 × 16 = 32/240 - Add the two like fractions:
480/240 + 32/240 = 480 + 32/240 = 512/240 - 512/240 simplified gives 32/15
- So, 96/48 + 2/15 = 32/15
In mixed form: 22/15
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