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Add 15/42 and 60/96

15/42 + 60/96 is 55/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   15/42 = 15 × 16/42 × 16 = 240/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/672 + 420/672 = 240 + 420/672 = 660/672
5. 660/672 simplified gives 55/56
6. So, 15/42 + 60/96 = 55/56

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