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Add 15/5 and 18/96

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 18/96

15/5 + 18/96 is 51/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    15/5 = 15 × 96/5 × 96 = 1440/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/480 + 90/480 = 1440 + 90/480 = 1530/480
  5. 1530/480 simplified gives 51/16
  6. So, 15/5 + 18/96 = 51/16
    In mixed form: 33/16

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