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Add 15/21 and 60/96

15/21 + 60/96 is 75/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    15/21 = 15 × 32/21 × 32 = 480/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/672 + 420/672 = 480 + 420/672 = 900/672
  5. 900/672 simplified gives 75/56
  6. So, 15/21 + 60/96 = 75/56
    In mixed form: 119/56

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