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Add 15/96 and 70/54

1^st number: 15/96, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

15/96 + 70/54 is 1255/864.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   15/96 = 15 × 9/96 × 9 = 135/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   70/54 = 70 × 16/54 × 16 = 1120/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/864 + 1120/864 = 135 + 1120/864 = 1255/864
5. So, 15/96 + 70/54 = 1255/864
   In mixed form: 1391/864

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