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Add 96/21 and 30/15

1^st number: 4 12/21, 2^nd number: 2 0/15

96/21 + 30/15 is 46/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 15 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
   96/21 = 96 × 5/21 × 5 = 480/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
   30/15 = 30 × 7/15 × 7 = 210/105
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/105 + 210/105 = 480 + 210/105 = 690/105
5. 690/105 simplified gives 46/7
6. So, 96/21 + 30/15 = 46/7
   In mixed form: 64/7

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