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Add 72/30 and 10/96

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 10/96

72/30 + 10/96 is 601/240.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   72/30 = 72 × 16/30 × 16 = 1152/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/480 + 50/480 = 1152 + 50/480 = 1202/480
5. 1202/480 simplified gives 601/240
6. So, 72/30 + 10/96 = 601/240
   In mixed form: 2121/240

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