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Add 4/15 and 96/18

1st number: 4/15, 2nd number: 5 6/18

4/15 + 96/18 is 28/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    4/15 = 4 × 6/15 × 6 = 24/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    96/18 = 96 × 5/18 × 5 = 480/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/90 + 480/90 = 24 + 480/90 = 504/90
  5. 504/90 simplified gives 28/5
  6. So, 4/15 + 96/18 = 28/5
    In mixed form: 53/5

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