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Add 30/15 and 5/96

1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 5/96

30/15 + 5/96 is 197/96.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    30/15 = 30 × 32/15 × 32 = 960/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/480 + 25/480 = 960 + 25/480 = 985/480
  5. 985/480 simplified gives 197/96
  6. So, 30/15 + 5/96 = 197/96
    In mixed form: 25/96

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