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Add 75/96 and 5/36

75/96 + 5/36 is 265/288.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 36 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   75/96 = 75 × 3/96 × 3 = 225/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   5/36 = 5 × 8/36 × 8 = 40/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/288 + 40/288 = 225 + 40/288 = 265/288
5. So, 75/96 + 5/36 = 265/288

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