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Add 4/72 and 45/96

4/72 + 45/96 is 151/288.

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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,
   4/72 = 4 × 4/72 × 4 = 16/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   45/96 = 45 × 3/96 × 3 = 135/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/288 + 135/288 = 16 + 135/288 = 151/288
5. So, 4/72 + 45/96 = 151/288

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