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Add 8/96 and 7/72

8/96 + 7/72 is 13/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 72 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    8/96 = 8 × 3/96 × 3 = 24/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    7/72 = 7 × 4/72 × 4 = 28/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/288 + 28/288 = 24 + 28/288 = 52/288
  5. 52/288 simplified gives 13/72
  6. So, 8/96 + 7/72 = 13/72

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