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Add 72/10 and 15/96

1^st number: 7 2/10, 2^nd number: 15/96

72/10 + 15/96 is 1177/160.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
   72/10 = 72 × 48/10 × 48 = 3456/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3456/480 + 75/480 = 3456 + 75/480 = 3531/480
5. 3531/480 simplified gives 1177/160
6. So, 72/10 + 15/96 = 1177/160
   In mixed form: 757/160

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