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Add 14/96 and 90/15

1st number: 14/96, 2nd number: 6 0/15

14/96 + 90/15 is 295/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 15 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    14/96 = 14 × 5/96 × 5 = 70/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    90/15 = 90 × 32/15 × 32 = 2880/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/480 + 2880/480 = 70 + 2880/480 = 2950/480
  5. 2950/480 simplified gives 295/48
  6. So, 14/96 + 90/15 = 295/48
    In mixed form: 67/48

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