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Add 56/15 and 70/96

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 70/96

56/15 + 70/96 is 357/80.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   56/15 = 56 × 32/15 × 32 = 1792/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   70/96 = 70 × 5/96 × 5 = 350/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1792/480 + 350/480 = 1792 + 350/480 = 2142/480
5. 2142/480 simplified gives 357/80
6. So, 56/15 + 70/96 = 357/80
   In mixed form: 437/80

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