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Add 72/9 and 21/96

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 21/96

72/9 + 21/96 is 263/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   72/9 = 72 × 32/9 × 32 = 2304/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   21/96 = 21 × 3/96 × 3 = 63/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2304/288 + 63/288 = 2304 + 63/288 = 2367/288
5. 2367/288 simplified gives 263/32
6. So, 72/9 + 21/96 = 263/32
   In mixed form: 87/32

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