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Add 15/3 and 60/96

1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 60/96

15/3 + 60/96 is 45/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    15/3 = 15 × 32/3 × 32 = 480/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/96 + 60/96 = 480 + 60/96 = 540/96
  5. 540/96 simplified gives 45/8
  6. So, 15/3 + 60/96 = 45/8
    In mixed form: 55/8

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