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Add 49/12 and 36/96

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

49/12 + 36/96 is 107/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   49/12 = 49 × 8/12 × 8 = 392/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   36/96 = 36 × 1/96 × 1 = 36/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/96 + 36/96 = 392 + 36/96 = 428/96
5. 428/96 simplified gives 107/24
6. So, 49/12 + 36/96 = 107/24
   In mixed form: 411/24

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