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Add 15/96 and 32/70

15/96 + 32/70 is 687/1120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    15/96 = 15 × 35/96 × 35 = 525/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    32/70 = 32 × 48/70 × 48 = 1536/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/3360 + 1536/3360 = 525 + 1536/3360 = 2061/3360
  5. 2061/3360 simplified gives 687/1120
  6. So, 15/96 + 32/70 = 687/1120

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