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Add 42/96 and 9/15

42/96 + 9/15 is 83/80.

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,
    42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    9/15 = 9 × 32/15 × 32 = 288/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/480 + 288/480 = 210 + 288/480 = 498/480
  5. 498/480 simplified gives 83/80
  6. So, 42/96 + 9/15 = 83/80
    In mixed form: 13/80

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