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Add 15/96 and 72/70

1^st number: 15/96, 2^nd number: 1 2/70

15/96 + 72/70 is 1327/1120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   15/96 = 15 × 35/96 × 35 = 525/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   72/70 = 72 × 48/70 × 48 = 3456/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/3360 + 3456/3360 = 525 + 3456/3360 = 3981/3360
5. 3981/3360 simplified gives 1327/1120
6. So, 15/96 + 72/70 = 1327/1120
   In mixed form: 1207/1120

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