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Add 28/96 and 45/15

1^st number: 28/96, 2^nd number: 3 0/15

28/96 + 45/15 is 79/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 15 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   28/96 = 28 × 5/96 × 5 = 140/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
   45/15 = 45 × 32/15 × 32 = 1440/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/480 + 1440/480 = 140 + 1440/480 = 1580/480
5. 1580/480 simplified gives 79/24
6. So, 28/96 + 45/15 = 79/24
   In mixed form: 37/24

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