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Add 36/96 and 30/28

1^st number: 36/96, 2^nd number: 1 2/28

36/96 + 30/28 is 81/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 28 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   36/96 = 36 × 7/96 × 7 = 252/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
   30/28 = 30 × 24/28 × 24 = 720/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/672 + 720/672 = 252 + 720/672 = 972/672
5. 972/672 simplified gives 81/56
6. So, 36/96 + 30/28 = 81/56
   In mixed form: 125/56

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