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Add 15/18 and 90/96

15/18 + 90/96 is 85/48.

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,
    90/96 = 90 × 3/96 × 3 = 270/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/288 + 270/288 = 240 + 270/288 = 510/288
  5. 510/288 simplified gives 85/48
  6. So, 15/18 + 90/96 = 85/48
    In mixed form: 137/48

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