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Add 15/96 and 70/24

1^st number: 15/96, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

15/96 + 70/24 is 295/96.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 24 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 24 × 4 = 96,
   70/24 = 70 × 4/24 × 4 = 280/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/96 + 280/96 = 15 + 280/96 = 295/96
5. So, 15/96 + 70/24 = 295/96
   In mixed form: 37/96

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