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Add 1/15 and 28/96

1/15 + 28/96 is 43/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    1/15 = 1 × 32/15 × 32 = 32/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    28/96 = 28 × 5/96 × 5 = 140/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/480 + 140/480 = 32 + 140/480 = 172/480
  5. 172/480 simplified gives 43/120
  6. So, 1/15 + 28/96 = 43/120

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