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Add 36/10 and 72/96

1^st number: 3 6/10, 2^nd number: 72/96

36/10 + 72/96 is 87/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
   36/10 = 36 × 48/10 × 48 = 1728/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   72/96 = 72 × 5/96 × 5 = 360/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1728/480 + 360/480 = 1728 + 360/480 = 2088/480
5. 2088/480 simplified gives 87/20
6. So, 36/10 + 72/96 = 87/20
   In mixed form: 47/20

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