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Add 2/4 and 36/96

2/4 + 36/96 is 7/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
   2/4 = 2 × 24/4 × 24 = 48/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   36/96 = 36 × 1/96 × 1 = 36/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/96 + 36/96 = 48 + 36/96 = 84/96
5. 84/96 simplified gives 7/8
6. So, 2/4 + 36/96 = 7/8

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