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Add 96/28 and 30/72

1^st number: 3 12/28, 2^nd number: 30/72

96/28 + 30/72 is 323/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
   96/28 = 96 × 18/28 × 18 = 1728/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   30/72 = 30 × 7/72 × 7 = 210/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1728/504 + 210/504 = 1728 + 210/504 = 1938/504
5. 1938/504 simplified gives 323/84
6. So, 96/28 + 30/72 = 323/84
   In mixed form: 371/84

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