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Add 5/15 and 70/96

5/15 + 70/96 is 17/16.

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,
    5/15 = 5 × 32/15 × 32 = 160/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    70/96 = 70 × 5/96 × 5 = 350/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/480 + 350/480 = 160 + 350/480 = 510/480
  5. 510/480 simplified gives 17/16
  6. So, 5/15 + 70/96 = 17/16
    In mixed form: 11/16

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