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Add 25/96 and 50/72

25/96 + 50/72 is 275/288.

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,
   25/96 = 25 × 3/96 × 3 = 75/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   50/72 = 50 × 4/72 × 4 = 200/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/288 + 200/288 = 75 + 200/288 = 275/288
5. So, 25/96 + 50/72 = 275/288

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