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Add 72/2 and 56/96

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 56/96

72/2 + 56/96 is 439/12.

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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,
   56/96 = 56 × 1/96 × 1 = 56/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3456/96 + 56/96 = 3456 + 56/96 = 3512/96
5. 3512/96 simplified gives 439/12
6. So, 72/2 + 56/96 = 439/12
   In mixed form: 367/12

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