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Add 36/96 and 20/48

36/96 + 20/48 is 19/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 48 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   36/96 = 36 × 1/96 × 1 = 36/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   20/48 = 20 × 2/48 × 2 = 40/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/96 + 40/96 = 36 + 40/96 = 76/96
5. 76/96 simplified gives 19/24
6. So, 36/96 + 20/48 = 19/24

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