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Add 56/81 and 15/96

56/81 + 15/96 is 2197/2592.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 96 is 2592
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
   56/81 = 56 × 32/81 × 32 = 1792/2592
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
   15/96 = 15 × 27/96 × 27 = 405/2592
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1792/2592 + 405/2592 = 1792 + 405/2592 = 2197/2592
5. So, 56/81 + 15/96 = 2197/2592

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