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Add 5/49 and 15/96

5/49 + 15/96 is 405/1568.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
    5/49 = 5 × 96/49 × 96 = 480/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    15/96 = 15 × 49/96 × 49 = 735/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/4704 + 735/4704 = 480 + 735/4704 = 1215/4704
  5. 1215/4704 simplified gives 405/1568
  6. So, 5/49 + 15/96 = 405/1568

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