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Add 96/18 and 49/72

1^st number: 5 6/18, 2^nd number: 49/72

96/18 + 49/72 is 433/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   96/18 = 96 × 4/18 × 4 = 384/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/72 + 49/72 = 384 + 49/72 = 433/72
5. So, 96/18 + 49/72 = 433/72
   In mixed form: 61/72

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