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Add 72/2 and 20/96

1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 20/96

72/2 + 20/96 is 869/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    72/2 = 72 × 48/2 × 48 = 3456/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    20/96 = 20 × 1/96 × 1 = 20/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3456/96 + 20/96 = 3456 + 20/96 = 3476/96
  5. 3476/96 simplified gives 869/24
  6. So, 72/2 + 20/96 = 869/24
    In mixed form: 365/24

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