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Add 15/96 and 5/25

15/96 + 5/25 is 57/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    15/96 = 15 × 25/96 × 25 = 375/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    5/25 = 5 × 96/25 × 96 = 480/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/2400 + 480/2400 = 375 + 480/2400 = 855/2400
  5. 855/2400 simplified gives 57/160
  6. So, 15/96 + 5/25 = 57/160

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