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Add 72/9 and 30/96

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 30/96

72/9 + 30/96 is 133/16.

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,
   30/96 = 30 × 3/96 × 3 = 90/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2304/288 + 90/288 = 2304 + 90/288 = 2394/288
5. 2394/288 simplified gives 133/16
6. So, 72/9 + 30/96 = 133/16
   In mixed form: 85/16

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