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Add 15/25 and 40/96

15/25 + 40/96 is 61/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    15/25 = 15 × 96/25 × 96 = 1440/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    40/96 = 40 × 25/96 × 25 = 1000/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/2400 + 1000/2400 = 1440 + 1000/2400 = 2440/2400
  5. 2440/2400 simplified gives 61/60
  6. So, 15/25 + 40/96 = 61/60
    In mixed form: 11/60

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