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Add 96/8 and 98/36

1^st number: 12 0/8, 2^nd number: 2 26/36

96/8 + 98/36 is 265/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   96/8 = 96 × 9/8 × 9 = 864/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   98/36 = 98 × 2/36 × 2 = 196/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/72 + 196/72 = 864 + 196/72 = 1060/72
5. 1060/72 simplified gives 265/18
6. So, 96/8 + 98/36 = 265/18
   In mixed form: 1413/18

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