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Add 28/25 and 15/96

1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 15/96

28/25 + 15/96 is 1021/800.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    28/25 = 28 × 96/25 × 96 = 2688/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    15/96 = 15 × 25/96 × 25 = 375/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/2400 + 375/2400 = 2688 + 375/2400 = 3063/2400
  5. 3063/2400 simplified gives 1021/800
  6. So, 28/25 + 15/96 = 1021/800
    In mixed form: 1221/800

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