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Add 15/27 and 35/96

15/27 + 35/96 is 265/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 96 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    15/27 = 15 × 32/27 × 32 = 480/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    35/96 = 35 × 9/96 × 9 = 315/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/864 + 315/864 = 480 + 315/864 = 795/864
  5. 795/864 simplified gives 265/288
  6. So, 15/27 + 35/96 = 265/288

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