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Add 96/72 and 42/15

1^st number: 1 24/72, 2^nd number: 2 12/15

96/72 + 42/15 is 62/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 15 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   96/72 = 96 × 5/72 × 5 = 480/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
   42/15 = 42 × 24/15 × 24 = 1008/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/360 + 1008/360 = 480 + 1008/360 = 1488/360
5. 1488/360 simplified gives 62/15
6. So, 96/72 + 42/15 = 62/15
   In mixed form: 42/15

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