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Add 12/96 and 5/63

12/96 + 5/63 is 103/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
    12/96 = 12 × 21/96 × 21 = 252/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    5/63 = 5 × 32/63 × 32 = 160/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/2016 + 160/2016 = 252 + 160/2016 = 412/2016
  5. 412/2016 simplified gives 103/504
  6. So, 12/96 + 5/63 = 103/504

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