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Add 2/15 and 4/96

2/15 + 4/96 is 7/40.

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,
    2/15 = 2 × 32/15 × 32 = 64/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/480 + 20/480 = 64 + 20/480 = 84/480
  5. 84/480 simplified gives 7/40
  6. So, 2/15 + 4/96 = 7/40

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