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Add 28/10 and 15/96

1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 15/96

28/10 + 15/96 is 473/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    28/10 = 28 × 48/10 × 48 = 1344/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/480 + 75/480 = 1344 + 75/480 = 1419/480
  5. 1419/480 simplified gives 473/160
  6. So, 28/10 + 15/96 = 473/160
    In mixed form: 2153/160

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