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Add 15/4 and 27/96

1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 27/96

15/4 + 27/96 is 129/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
    15/4 = 15 × 24/4 × 24 = 360/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    27/96 = 27 × 1/96 × 1 = 27/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/96 + 27/96 = 360 + 27/96 = 387/96
  5. 387/96 simplified gives 129/32
  6. So, 15/4 + 27/96 = 129/32
    In mixed form: 41/32

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