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Add 72/9 and 96/49

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 1 47/49

72/9 + 96/49 is 488/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 49 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
   72/9 = 72 × 49/9 × 49 = 3528/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   96/49 = 96 × 9/49 × 9 = 864/441
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/441 + 864/441 = 3528 + 864/441 = 4392/441
5. 4392/441 simplified gives 488/49
6. So, 72/9 + 96/49 = 488/49
   In mixed form: 947/49

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