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Add 10/15 and 50/96

10/15 + 50/96 is 19/16.

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,
    10/15 = 10 × 32/15 × 32 = 320/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/480 + 250/480 = 320 + 250/480 = 570/480
  5. 570/480 simplified gives 19/16
  6. So, 10/15 + 50/96 = 19/16
    In mixed form: 13/16

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