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Add 15/96 and 18/40

15/96 + 18/40 is 97/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 40 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
    18/40 = 18 × 12/40 × 12 = 216/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/480 + 216/480 = 75 + 216/480 = 291/480
  5. 291/480 simplified gives 97/160
  6. So, 15/96 + 18/40 = 97/160

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