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Add 96/15 and 7/96

1st number: 6 6/15, 2nd number: 7/96

96/15 + 7/96 is 3107/480.

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,
    96/15 = 96 × 32/15 × 32 = 3072/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3072/480 + 35/480 = 3072 + 35/480 = 3107/480
  5. So, 96/15 + 7/96 = 3107/480
    In mixed form: 6227/480

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