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Add 96/15 and 5/8

1st number: 6 6/15, 2nd number: 5/8

96/15 + 5/8 is 281/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 8 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 8 × 15 = 120,
    5/8 = 5 × 15/8 × 15 = 75/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/120 + 75/120 = 768 + 75/120 = 843/120
  5. 843/120 simplified gives 281/40
  6. So, 96/15 + 5/8 = 281/40
    In mixed form: 71/40

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