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Add 10/2 and 63/96

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 63/96

10/2 + 63/96 is 181/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    10/2 = 10 × 48/2 × 48 = 480/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    63/96 = 63 × 1/96 × 1 = 63/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/96 + 63/96 = 480 + 63/96 = 543/96
  5. 543/96 simplified gives 181/32
  6. So, 10/2 + 63/96 = 181/32
    In mixed form: 521/32

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