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Add 72/96 and 30/15

1^st number: 72/96, 2^nd number: 2 0/15

72/96 + 30/15 is 11/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 15 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   72/96 = 72 × 5/96 × 5 = 360/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
   30/15 = 30 × 32/15 × 32 = 960/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/480 + 960/480 = 360 + 960/480 = 1320/480
5. 1320/480 simplified gives 11/4
6. So, 72/96 + 30/15 = 11/4
   In mixed form: 23/4

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