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Add 15/96 and 30/42

15/96 + 30/42 is 195/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 42 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 42 × 16 = 672,
    30/42 = 30 × 16/42 × 16 = 480/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/672 + 480/672 = 105 + 480/672 = 585/672
  5. 585/672 simplified gives 195/224
  6. So, 15/96 + 30/42 = 195/224

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