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Add 36/15 and 56/96

1^st number: 2 6/15, 2^nd number: 56/96

36/15 + 56/96 is 179/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
   36/15 = 36 × 32/15 × 32 = 1152/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   56/96 = 56 × 5/96 × 5 = 280/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/480 + 280/480 = 1152 + 280/480 = 1432/480
5. 1432/480 simplified gives 179/60
6. So, 36/15 + 56/96 = 179/60
   In mixed form: 259/60

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