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Add 72/24 and 10/96

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 10/96

72/24 + 10/96 is 149/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   72/24 = 72 × 4/24 × 4 = 288/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   10/96 = 10 × 1/96 × 1 = 10/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/96 + 10/96 = 288 + 10/96 = 298/96
5. 298/96 simplified gives 149/48
6. So, 72/24 + 10/96 = 149/48
   In mixed form: 35/48

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