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Add 15/72 and 96/10

1^st number: 15/72, 2^nd number: 9 6/10

15/72 + 96/10 is 1177/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   96/10 = 96 × 36/10 × 36 = 3456/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/360 + 3456/360 = 75 + 3456/360 = 3531/360
5. 3531/360 simplified gives 1177/120
6. So, 15/72 + 96/10 = 1177/120
   In mixed form: 997/120

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