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Add 72/50 and 9/96

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 9/96

72/50 + 9/96 is 1227/800.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   72/50 = 72 × 48/50 × 48 = 3456/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   9/96 = 9 × 25/96 × 25 = 225/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3456/2400 + 225/2400 = 3456 + 225/2400 = 3681/2400
5. 3681/2400 simplified gives 1227/800
6. So, 72/50 + 9/96 = 1227/800
   In mixed form: 1427/800

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