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Add 3/96 and 21/15

1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 1 6/15

3/96 + 21/15 is 229/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 15 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    21/15 = 21 × 32/15 × 32 = 672/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/480 + 672/480 = 15 + 672/480 = 687/480
  5. 687/480 simplified gives 229/160
  6. So, 3/96 + 21/15 = 229/160
    In mixed form: 169/160

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