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Add 15/72 and 9/96

15/72 + 9/96 is 29/96.

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,
    9/96 = 9 × 3/96 × 3 = 27/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/288 + 27/288 = 60 + 27/288 = 87/288
  5. 87/288 simplified gives 29/96
  6. So, 15/72 + 9/96 = 29/96

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