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Add 15/35 and 81/96

15/35 + 81/96 is 285/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    15/35 = 15 × 96/35 × 96 = 1440/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    81/96 = 81 × 35/96 × 35 = 2835/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/3360 + 2835/3360 = 1440 + 2835/3360 = 4275/3360
  5. 4275/3360 simplified gives 285/224
  6. So, 15/35 + 81/96 = 285/224
    In mixed form: 161/224

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