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Add 96/27 and 49/72

1^st number: 3 15/27, 2^nd number: 49/72

96/27 + 49/72 is 305/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 72 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   96/27 = 96 × 8/27 × 8 = 768/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   49/72 = 49 × 3/72 × 3 = 147/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/216 + 147/216 = 768 + 147/216 = 915/216
5. 915/216 simplified gives 305/72
6. So, 96/27 + 49/72 = 305/72
   In mixed form: 417/72

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