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Add 15/96 and 21/5

1st number: 15/96, 2nd number: 4 1/5

15/96 + 21/5 is 697/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 5 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 5 × 96 = 480,
    21/5 = 21 × 96/5 × 96 = 2016/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/480 + 2016/480 = 75 + 2016/480 = 2091/480
  5. 2091/480 simplified gives 697/160
  6. So, 15/96 + 21/5 = 697/160
    In mixed form: 457/160

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