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Add 96/15 and 80/18

1st number: 6 6/15, 2nd number: 4 8/18

96/15 + 80/18 is 488/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    96/15 = 96 × 6/15 × 6 = 576/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    80/18 = 80 × 5/18 × 5 = 400/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/90 + 400/90 = 576 + 400/90 = 976/90
  5. 976/90 simplified gives 488/45
  6. So, 96/15 + 80/18 = 488/45
    In mixed form: 1038/45

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