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Add 96/72 and 14/30

1^st number: 1 24/72, 2^nd number: 14/30

96/72 + 14/30 is 9/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 30 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 30 × 12 = 360,
   14/30 = 14 × 12/30 × 12 = 168/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/360 + 168/360 = 480 + 168/360 = 648/360
5. 648/360 simplified gives 9/5
6. So, 96/72 + 14/30 = 9/5
   In mixed form: 14/5

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