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Add 72/96 and 10/8

1^st number: 72/96, 2^nd number: 1 2/8

72/96 + 10/8 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   72/96 = 72 × 1/96 × 1 = 72/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
   10/8 = 10 × 12/8 × 12 = 120/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/96 + 120/96 = 72 + 120/96 = 192/96
5. 192/96 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 72/96 + 10/8 = 2/1

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