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Add 15/96 and 70/42

1^st number: 15/96, 2^nd number: 1 28/42

15/96 + 70/42 is 175/96.

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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,
   70/42 = 70 × 16/42 × 16 = 1120/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/672 + 1120/672 = 105 + 1120/672 = 1225/672
5. 1225/672 simplified gives 175/96
6. So, 15/96 + 70/42 = 175/96
   In mixed form: 179/96

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