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Add 15/2 and 36/96

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 36/96

15/2 + 36/96 is 63/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    15/2 = 15 × 48/2 × 48 = 720/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    36/96 = 36 × 1/96 × 1 = 36/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/96 + 36/96 = 720 + 36/96 = 756/96
  5. 756/96 simplified gives 63/8
  6. So, 15/2 + 36/96 = 63/8
    In mixed form: 77/8

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