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Add 15/10 and 81/96

1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 81/96

15/10 + 81/96 is 75/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    15/10 = 15 × 48/10 × 48 = 720/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    81/96 = 81 × 5/96 × 5 = 405/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/480 + 405/480 = 720 + 405/480 = 1125/480
  5. 1125/480 simplified gives 75/32
  6. So, 15/10 + 81/96 = 75/32
    In mixed form: 211/32

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