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Add 49/12 and 72/96

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 72/96

49/12 + 72/96 is 29/6.

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,
   72/96 = 72 × 1/96 × 1 = 72/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/96 + 72/96 = 392 + 72/96 = 464/96
5. 464/96 simplified gives 29/6
6. So, 49/12 + 72/96 = 29/6
   In mixed form: 45/6

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