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Add 72/18 and 96/49

1^st number: 4 0/18, 2^nd number: 1 47/49

72/18 + 96/49 is 292/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   72/18 = 72 × 49/18 × 49 = 3528/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
   96/49 = 96 × 18/49 × 18 = 1728/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/882 + 1728/882 = 3528 + 1728/882 = 5256/882
5. 5256/882 simplified gives 292/49
6. So, 72/18 + 96/49 = 292/49
   In mixed form: 547/49

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