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Add 70/15 and 27/96

1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 27/96

70/15 + 27/96 is 475/96.

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,
    70/15 = 70 × 32/15 × 32 = 2240/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    27/96 = 27 × 5/96 × 5 = 135/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/480 + 135/480 = 2240 + 135/480 = 2375/480
  5. 2375/480 simplified gives 475/96
  6. So, 70/15 + 27/96 = 475/96
    In mixed form: 491/96

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