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Add 96/5 and 70/72

1^st number: 19 1/5, 2^nd number: 70/72

96/5 + 70/72 is 3631/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
   96/5 = 96 × 72/5 × 72 = 6912/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6912/360 + 350/360 = 6912 + 350/360 = 7262/360
5. 7262/360 simplified gives 3631/180
6. So, 96/5 + 70/72 = 3631/180
   In mixed form: 2031/180

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