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Add 15/96 and 30/48

15/96 + 30/48 is 25/32.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 48 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   15/96 = 15 × 1/96 × 1 = 15/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   30/48 = 30 × 2/48 × 2 = 60/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/96 + 60/96 = 15 + 60/96 = 75/96
5. 75/96 simplified gives 25/32
6. So, 15/96 + 30/48 = 25/32

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