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Add 15/27 and 60/96

15/27 + 60/96 is 85/72.

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,
    60/96 = 60 × 9/96 × 9 = 540/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/864 + 540/864 = 480 + 540/864 = 1020/864
  5. 1020/864 simplified gives 85/72
  6. So, 15/27 + 60/96 = 85/72
    In mixed form: 113/72

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