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Add 48/15 and 98/96

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

48/15 + 98/96 is 1013/240.

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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,
   48/15 = 48 × 32/15 × 32 = 1536/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   98/96 = 98 × 5/96 × 5 = 490/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1536/480 + 490/480 = 1536 + 490/480 = 2026/480
5. 2026/480 simplified gives 1013/240
6. So, 48/15 + 98/96 = 1013/240
   In mixed form: 453/240

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