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Add 15/24 and 30/96

15/24 + 30/96 is 15/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   15/24 = 15 × 4/24 × 4 = 60/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   30/96 = 30 × 1/96 × 1 = 30/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/96 + 30/96 = 60 + 30/96 = 90/96
5. 90/96 simplified gives 15/16
6. So, 15/24 + 30/96 = 15/16

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