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Add 72/36 and 4/96

1^st number: 2 0/36, 2^nd number: 4/96

72/36 + 4/96 is 49/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   72/36 = 72 × 8/36 × 8 = 576/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   4/96 = 4 × 3/96 × 3 = 12/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/288 + 12/288 = 576 + 12/288 = 588/288
5. 588/288 simplified gives 49/24
6. So, 72/36 + 4/96 = 49/24
   In mixed form: 21/24

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