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Add 15/96 and 21/15

1st number: 15/96, 2nd number: 1 6/15

15/96 + 21/15 is 249/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 15 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 15 × 32 = 480,
    21/15 = 21 × 32/15 × 32 = 672/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/480 + 672/480 = 75 + 672/480 = 747/480
  5. 747/480 simplified gives 249/160
  6. So, 15/96 + 21/15 = 249/160
    In mixed form: 189/160

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