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Add 48/36 and 4/96

1^st number: 1 12/36, 2^nd number: 4/96

48/36 + 4/96 is 11/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   48/36 = 48 × 8/36 × 8 = 384/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   4/96 = 4 × 3/96 × 3 = 12/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/288 + 12/288 = 384 + 12/288 = 396/288
5. 396/288 simplified gives 11/8
6. So, 48/36 + 4/96 = 11/8
   In mixed form: 13/8

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