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Add 2/96 and 63/72

2/96 + 63/72 is 43/48.

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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,
   2/96 = 2 × 3/96 × 3 = 6/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   63/72 = 63 × 4/72 × 4 = 252/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/288 + 252/288 = 6 + 252/288 = 258/288
5. 258/288 simplified gives 43/48
6. So, 2/96 + 63/72 = 43/48

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