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Add 15/96 and 21/45

15/96 + 21/45 is 299/480.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    15/96 = 15 × 15/96 × 15 = 225/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    21/45 = 21 × 32/45 × 32 = 672/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/1440 + 672/1440 = 225 + 672/1440 = 897/1440
  5. 897/1440 simplified gives 299/480
  6. So, 15/96 + 21/45 = 299/480

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