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Add 9/36 and 36/96

9/36 + 36/96 is 5/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   9/36 = 9 × 8/36 × 8 = 72/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   36/96 = 36 × 3/96 × 3 = 108/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/288 + 108/288 = 72 + 108/288 = 180/288
5. 180/288 simplified gives 5/8
6. So, 9/36 + 36/96 = 5/8

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