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Add 72/45 and 7/96

1^st number: 1 27/45, 2^nd number: 7/96

72/45 + 7/96 is 803/480.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   72/45 = 72 × 32/45 × 32 = 2304/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   7/96 = 7 × 15/96 × 15 = 105/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2304/1440 + 105/1440 = 2304 + 105/1440 = 2409/1440
5. 2409/1440 simplified gives 803/480
6. So, 72/45 + 7/96 = 803/480
   In mixed form: 1323/480

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