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Add 4/96 and 7/36

4/96 + 7/36 is 17/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 36 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    4/96 = 4 × 3/96 × 3 = 12/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    7/36 = 7 × 8/36 × 8 = 56/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/288 + 56/288 = 12 + 56/288 = 68/288
  5. 68/288 simplified gives 17/72
  6. So, 4/96 + 7/36 = 17/72

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