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Add 48/36 and 49/96

1^st number: 1 12/36, 2^nd number: 49/96

48/36 + 49/96 is 59/32.

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,
   49/96 = 49 × 3/96 × 3 = 147/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/288 + 147/288 = 384 + 147/288 = 531/288
5. 531/288 simplified gives 59/32
6. So, 48/36 + 49/96 = 59/32
   In mixed form: 127/32

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