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Add 7/15 and 56/96

7/15 + 56/96 is 21/20.

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,
    7/15 = 7 × 32/15 × 32 = 224/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    56/96 = 56 × 5/96 × 5 = 280/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/480 + 280/480 = 224 + 280/480 = 504/480
  5. 504/480 simplified gives 21/20
  6. So, 7/15 + 56/96 = 21/20
    In mixed form: 11/20

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