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Add 15/96 and 3/56

15/96 + 3/56 is 47/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 56 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    15/96 = 15 × 7/96 × 7 = 105/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
    3/56 = 3 × 12/56 × 12 = 36/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/672 + 36/672 = 105 + 36/672 = 141/672
  5. 141/672 simplified gives 47/224
  6. So, 15/96 + 3/56 = 47/224

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