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Add 40/15 and 50/96

1^st number: 2 10/15, 2^nd number: 50/96

40/15 + 50/96 is 51/16.

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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,
   40/15 = 40 × 32/15 × 32 = 1280/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1280/480 + 250/480 = 1280 + 250/480 = 1530/480
5. 1530/480 simplified gives 51/16
6. So, 40/15 + 50/96 = 51/16
   In mixed form: 33/16

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