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Add 72/18 and 28/96

1^st number: 4 0/18, 2^nd number: 28/96

72/18 + 28/96 is 103/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   72/18 = 72 × 16/18 × 16 = 1152/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   28/96 = 28 × 3/96 × 3 = 84/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/288 + 84/288 = 1152 + 84/288 = 1236/288
5. 1236/288 simplified gives 103/24
6. So, 72/18 + 28/96 = 103/24
   In mixed form: 47/24

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