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Add 15/96 and 70/72

15/96 + 70/72 is 325/288.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   15/96 = 15 × 3/96 × 3 = 45/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   70/72 = 70 × 4/72 × 4 = 280/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/288 + 280/288 = 45 + 280/288 = 325/288
5. So, 15/96 + 70/72 = 325/288
   In mixed form: 137/288

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