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Add 96/27 and 49/36

1^st number: 3 15/27, 2^nd number: 1 13/36

96/27 + 49/36 is 59/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   96/27 = 96 × 4/27 × 4 = 384/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   49/36 = 49 × 3/36 × 3 = 147/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/108 + 147/108 = 384 + 147/108 = 531/108
5. 531/108 simplified gives 59/12
6. So, 96/27 + 49/36 = 59/12
   In mixed form: 411/12

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