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Add 5/96 and 4/72

5/96 + 4/72 is 31/288.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   5/96 = 5 × 3/96 × 3 = 15/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   4/72 = 4 × 4/72 × 4 = 16/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/288 + 16/288 = 15 + 16/288 = 31/288
5. So, 5/96 + 4/72 = 31/288

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