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Add 15/96 and 42/14

1^st number: 15/96, 2^nd number: 3 0/14

15/96 + 42/14 is 101/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 14 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   15/96 = 15 × 7/96 × 7 = 105/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
   42/14 = 42 × 48/14 × 48 = 2016/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/672 + 2016/672 = 105 + 2016/672 = 2121/672
5. 2121/672 simplified gives 101/32
6. So, 15/96 + 42/14 = 101/32
   In mixed form: 35/32

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