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Add 28/63 and 15/96

28/63 + 15/96 is 173/288.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 96 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   28/63 = 28 × 32/63 × 32 = 896/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   15/96 = 15 × 21/96 × 21 = 315/2016
4. Add the two like fractions:
   896/2016 + 315/2016 = 896 + 315/2016 = 1211/2016
5. 1211/2016 simplified gives 173/288
6. So, 28/63 + 15/96 = 173/288

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