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Add 10/96 and 2/72

10/96 + 2/72 is 19/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 72 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    10/96 = 10 × 3/96 × 3 = 30/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    2/72 = 2 × 4/72 × 4 = 8/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/288 + 8/288 = 30 + 8/288 = 38/288
  5. 38/288 simplified gives 19/144
  6. So, 10/96 + 2/72 = 19/144

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