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Add 15/96 and 60/72

15/96 + 60/72 is 95/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 72 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    15/96 = 15 × 3/96 × 3 = 45/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    60/72 = 60 × 4/72 × 4 = 240/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/288 + 240/288 = 45 + 240/288 = 285/288
  5. 285/288 simplified gives 95/96
  6. So, 15/96 + 60/72 = 95/96

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