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Add 2/96 and 63/16

1st number: 2/96, 2nd number: 3 15/16

2/96 + 63/16 is 95/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 16 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
    63/16 = 63 × 6/16 × 6 = 378/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/96 + 378/96 = 2 + 378/96 = 380/96
  5. 380/96 simplified gives 95/24
  6. So, 2/96 + 63/16 = 95/24
    In mixed form: 323/24

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