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Add 15/5 and 27/96

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 27/96

15/5 + 27/96 is 105/32.

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,
    27/96 = 27 × 5/96 × 5 = 135/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/480 + 135/480 = 1440 + 135/480 = 1575/480
  5. 1575/480 simplified gives 105/32
  6. So, 15/5 + 27/96 = 105/32
    In mixed form: 39/32

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