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Add 72/27 and 30/96

1^st number: 2 18/27, 2^nd number: 30/96

72/27 + 30/96 is 143/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 96 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   72/27 = 72 × 32/27 × 32 = 2304/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   30/96 = 30 × 9/96 × 9 = 270/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2304/864 + 270/864 = 2304 + 270/864 = 2574/864
5. 2574/864 simplified gives 143/48
6. So, 72/27 + 30/96 = 143/48
   In mixed form: 247/48

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