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Add 72/84 and 10/96

72/84 + 10/96 is 323/336.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   72/84 = 72 × 8/84 × 8 = 576/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   10/96 = 10 × 7/96 × 7 = 70/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/672 + 70/672 = 576 + 70/672 = 646/672
5. 646/672 simplified gives 323/336
6. So, 72/84 + 10/96 = 323/336

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