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Add 72/35 and 1/96

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 1/96

72/35 + 1/96 is 6947/3360.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
   72/35 = 72 × 96/35 × 96 = 6912/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   1/96 = 1 × 35/96 × 35 = 35/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6912/3360 + 35/3360 = 6912 + 35/3360 = 6947/3360
5. So, 72/35 + 1/96 = 6947/3360
   In mixed form: 2227/3360

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