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Add 15/18 and 72/96

15/18 + 72/96 is 19/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    15/18 = 15 × 16/18 × 16 = 240/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    72/96 = 72 × 3/96 × 3 = 216/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/288 + 216/288 = 240 + 216/288 = 456/288
  5. 456/288 simplified gives 19/12
  6. So, 15/18 + 72/96 = 19/12
    In mixed form: 17/12

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