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Add 15/96 and 27/8

1st number: 15/96, 2nd number: 3 3/8

15/96 + 27/8 is 113/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 8 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 8 × 12 = 96,
    27/8 = 27 × 12/8 × 12 = 324/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/96 + 324/96 = 15 + 324/96 = 339/96
  5. 339/96 simplified gives 113/32
  6. So, 15/96 + 27/8 = 113/32
    In mixed form: 317/32

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