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Add 15/96 and 2/24

15/96 + 2/24 is 23/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 24 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    15/96 = 15 × 1/96 × 1 = 15/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    2/24 = 2 × 4/24 × 4 = 8/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/96 + 8/96 = 15 + 8/96 = 23/96
  5. So, 15/96 + 2/24 = 23/96

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