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Add 25/72 and 84/96

25/72 + 84/96 is 11/9.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    25/72 = 25 × 4/72 × 4 = 100/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    84/96 = 84 × 3/96 × 3 = 252/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/288 + 252/288 = 100 + 252/288 = 352/288
  5. 352/288 simplified gives 11/9
  6. So, 25/72 + 84/96 = 11/9
    In mixed form: 12/9

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