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Add 15/96 and 72/20

1^st number: 15/96, 2^nd number: 3 12/20

15/96 + 72/20 is 601/160.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   72/20 = 72 × 24/20 × 24 = 1728/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/480 + 1728/480 = 75 + 1728/480 = 1803/480
5. 1803/480 simplified gives 601/160
6. So, 15/96 + 72/20 = 601/160
   In mixed form: 3121/160

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