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Add 20/15 and 25/96

1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 25/96

20/15 + 25/96 is 51/32.

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,
    20/15 = 20 × 32/15 × 32 = 640/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    25/96 = 25 × 5/96 × 5 = 125/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/480 + 125/480 = 640 + 125/480 = 765/480
  5. 765/480 simplified gives 51/32
  6. So, 20/15 + 25/96 = 51/32
    In mixed form: 119/32

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