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Add 15/96 and 40/30

1^st number: 15/96, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

15/96 + 40/30 is 143/96.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 30 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   40/30 = 40 × 16/30 × 16 = 640/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/480 + 640/480 = 75 + 640/480 = 715/480
5. 715/480 simplified gives 143/96
6. So, 15/96 + 40/30 = 143/96
   In mixed form: 147/96

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