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Add 96/72 and 98/6

1^st number: 1 24/72, 2^nd number: 16 2/6

96/72 + 98/6 is 53/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 6 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   96/72 = 96 × 1/72 × 1 = 96/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   98/6 = 98 × 12/6 × 12 = 1176/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/72 + 1176/72 = 96 + 1176/72 = 1272/72
5. 1272/72 simplified gives 53/3
6. So, 96/72 + 98/6 = 53/3
   In mixed form: 172/3

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