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Add 16/15 and 40/96

1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 40/96

16/15 + 40/96 is 89/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    16/15 = 16 × 32/15 × 32 = 512/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    40/96 = 40 × 5/96 × 5 = 200/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/480 + 200/480 = 512 + 200/480 = 712/480
  5. 712/480 simplified gives 89/60
  6. So, 16/15 + 40/96 = 89/60
    In mixed form: 129/60

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