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Add 96/72 and 49/96

1st number: 1 24/72, 2nd number: 49/96

96/72 + 49/96 is 59/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    96/72 = 96 × 4/72 × 4 = 384/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    49/96 = 49 × 3/96 × 3 = 147/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/288 + 147/288 = 384 + 147/288 = 531/288
  5. 531/288 simplified gives 59/32
  6. So, 96/72 + 49/96 = 59/32
    In mixed form: 127/32

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