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Add 48/84 and 72/96

48/84 + 72/96 is 37/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   48/84 = 48 × 8/84 × 8 = 384/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   72/96 = 72 × 7/96 × 7 = 504/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/672 + 504/672 = 384 + 504/672 = 888/672
5. 888/672 simplified gives 37/28
6. So, 48/84 + 72/96 = 37/28
   In mixed form: 19/28

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