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Add 96/16 and 42/15

1st number: 6 0/16, 2nd number: 2 12/15

96/16 + 42/15 is 44/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 15 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    96/16 = 96 × 15/16 × 15 = 1440/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    42/15 = 42 × 16/15 × 16 = 672/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/240 + 672/240 = 1440 + 672/240 = 2112/240
  5. 2112/240 simplified gives 44/5
  6. So, 96/16 + 42/15 = 44/5
    In mixed form: 84/5

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