Add 98/15 and 56/96
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 56/96
98/15 + 56/96 is 427/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
98/15 = 98 × 32/15 × 32 = 3136/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
56/96 = 56 × 5/96 × 5 = 280/480 - Add the two like fractions:
3136/480 + 280/480 = 3136 + 280/480 = 3416/480 - 3416/480 simplified gives 427/60
- So, 98/15 + 56/96 = 427/60
In mixed form: 77/60
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