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Add 96/72 and 12/45

1^st number: 1 24/72, 2^nd number: 12/45

96/72 + 12/45 is 8/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   96/72 = 96 × 5/72 × 5 = 480/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   12/45 = 12 × 8/45 × 8 = 96/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/360 + 96/360 = 480 + 96/360 = 576/360
5. 576/360 simplified gives 8/5
6. So, 96/72 + 12/45 = 8/5
   In mixed form: 13/5

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