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Add 72/28 and 8/96

1^st number: 2 16/28, 2^nd number: 8/96

72/28 + 8/96 is 223/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
   72/28 = 72 × 24/28 × 24 = 1728/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   8/96 = 8 × 7/96 × 7 = 56/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1728/672 + 56/672 = 1728 + 56/672 = 1784/672
5. 1784/672 simplified gives 223/84
6. So, 72/28 + 8/96 = 223/84
   In mixed form: 255/84

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