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Add 35/18 and 72/96

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 72/96

35/18 + 72/96 is 97/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   35/18 = 35 × 16/18 × 16 = 560/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   72/96 = 72 × 3/96 × 3 = 216/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/288 + 216/288 = 560 + 216/288 = 776/288
5. 776/288 simplified gives 97/36
6. So, 35/18 + 72/96 = 97/36
   In mixed form: 225/36

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