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Add 75/15 and 18/96

1^st number: 5 0/15, 2^nd number: 18/96

75/15 + 18/96 is 83/16.

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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,
   75/15 = 75 × 32/15 × 32 = 2400/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2400/480 + 90/480 = 2400 + 90/480 = 2490/480
5. 2490/480 simplified gives 83/16
6. So, 75/15 + 18/96 = 83/16
   In mixed form: 53/16

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