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Add 15/96 and 7/27

15/96 + 7/27 is 359/864.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 27 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    15/96 = 15 × 9/96 × 9 = 135/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    7/27 = 7 × 32/27 × 32 = 224/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/864 + 224/864 = 135 + 224/864 = 359/864
  5. So, 15/96 + 7/27 = 359/864

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