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Add 96/36 and 10/56

1^st number: 2 24/36, 2^nd number: 10/56

96/36 + 10/56 is 239/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   96/36 = 96 × 14/36 × 14 = 1344/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   10/56 = 10 × 9/56 × 9 = 90/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/504 + 90/504 = 1344 + 90/504 = 1434/504
5. 1434/504 simplified gives 239/84
6. So, 96/36 + 10/56 = 239/84
   In mixed form: 271/84

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