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Add 3/96 and 15/36

3/96 + 15/36 is 43/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 36 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    3/96 = 3 × 3/96 × 3 = 9/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    15/36 = 15 × 8/36 × 8 = 120/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/288 + 120/288 = 9 + 120/288 = 129/288
  5. 129/288 simplified gives 43/96
  6. So, 3/96 + 15/36 = 43/96

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