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Add 8/3 and 15/96

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

8/3 + 15/96 is 271/96.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
   8/3 = 8 × 32/3 × 32 = 256/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   15/96 = 15 × 1/96 × 1 = 15/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   256/96 + 15/96 = 256 + 15/96 = 271/96
5. So, 8/3 + 15/96 = 271/96
   In mixed form: 279/96

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