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Add 28/30 and 15/96

28/30 + 15/96 is 523/480.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    28/30 = 28 × 16/30 × 16 = 448/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/480 + 75/480 = 448 + 75/480 = 523/480
  5. So, 28/30 + 15/96 = 523/480
    In mixed form: 143/480

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