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Add 15/72 and 30/96

15/72 + 30/96 is 25/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    15/72 = 15 × 4/72 × 4 = 60/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    30/96 = 30 × 3/96 × 3 = 90/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/288 + 90/288 = 60 + 90/288 = 150/288
  5. 150/288 simplified gives 25/48
  6. So, 15/72 + 30/96 = 25/48

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