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Add 96/3 and 98/72

1^st number: 32 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 26/72

96/3 + 98/72 is 1201/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
   96/3 = 96 × 24/3 × 24 = 2304/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   98/72 = 98 × 1/72 × 1 = 98/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2304/72 + 98/72 = 2304 + 98/72 = 2402/72
5. 2402/72 simplified gives 1201/36
6. So, 96/3 + 98/72 = 1201/36
   In mixed form: 3313/36

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