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Add 30/96 and 81/72

1^st number: 30/96, 2^nd number: 1 9/72

30/96 + 81/72 is 23/16.

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,
   30/96 = 30 × 3/96 × 3 = 90/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   81/72 = 81 × 4/72 × 4 = 324/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/288 + 324/288 = 90 + 324/288 = 414/288
5. 414/288 simplified gives 23/16
6. So, 30/96 + 81/72 = 23/16
   In mixed form: 17/16

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