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Add 15/2 and 45/96

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 45/96

15/2 + 45/96 is 255/32.

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,
    45/96 = 45 × 1/96 × 1 = 45/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/96 + 45/96 = 720 + 45/96 = 765/96
  5. 765/96 simplified gives 255/32
  6. So, 15/2 + 45/96 = 255/32
    In mixed form: 731/32

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