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Add 15/96 and 60/42

1^st number: 15/96, 2^nd number: 1 18/42

15/96 + 60/42 is 355/224.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 42 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 42 × 16 = 672,
   60/42 = 60 × 16/42 × 16 = 960/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/672 + 960/672 = 105 + 960/672 = 1065/672
5. 1065/672 simplified gives 355/224
6. So, 15/96 + 60/42 = 355/224
   In mixed form: 1131/224

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