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Add 36/15 and 30/96

1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 30/96

36/15 + 30/96 is 217/80.

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,
    36/15 = 36 × 32/15 × 32 = 1152/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/480 + 150/480 = 1152 + 150/480 = 1302/480
  5. 1302/480 simplified gives 217/80
  6. So, 36/15 + 30/96 = 217/80
    In mixed form: 257/80

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