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Add 96/15 and 16/24

1st number: 6 6/15, 2nd number: 16/24

96/15 + 16/24 is 106/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    96/15 = 96 × 8/15 × 8 = 768/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/120 + 80/120 = 768 + 80/120 = 848/120
  5. 848/120 simplified gives 106/15
  6. So, 96/15 + 16/24 = 106/15
    In mixed form: 71/15

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