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Add 36/56 and 5/96

36/56 + 5/96 is 467/672.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
   36/56 = 36 × 12/56 × 12 = 432/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/672 + 35/672 = 432 + 35/672 = 467/672
5. So, 36/56 + 5/96 = 467/672

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