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Add 8/96 and 72/24

1^st number: 8/96, 2^nd number: 3 0/24

8/96 + 72/24 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   8/96 = 8 × 1/96 × 1 = 8/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   72/24 = 72 × 4/24 × 4 = 288/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/96 + 288/96 = 8 + 288/96 = 296/96
5. 296/96 simplified gives 37/12
6. So, 8/96 + 72/24 = 37/12
   In mixed form: 31/12

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