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Add 35/72 and 84/96

35/72 + 84/96 is 49/36.

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,
   35/72 = 35 × 4/72 × 4 = 140/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   84/96 = 84 × 3/96 × 3 = 252/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/288 + 252/288 = 140 + 252/288 = 392/288
5. 392/288 simplified gives 49/36
6. So, 35/72 + 84/96 = 49/36
   In mixed form: 113/36

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