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Add 8/96 and 81/72

1^st number: 8/96, 2^nd number: 1 9/72

8/96 + 81/72 is 29/24.

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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,
   81/72 = 81 × 4/72 × 4 = 324/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/288 + 324/288 = 24 + 324/288 = 348/288
5. 348/288 simplified gives 29/24
6. So, 8/96 + 81/72 = 29/24
   In mixed form: 15/24

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