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Add 15/96 and 4/9

15/96 + 4/9 is 173/288.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 9 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   15/96 = 15 × 3/96 × 3 = 45/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   4/9 = 4 × 32/9 × 32 = 128/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/288 + 128/288 = 45 + 128/288 = 173/288
5. So, 15/96 + 4/9 = 173/288

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