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Add 24/18 and 63/96

1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 63/96

24/18 + 63/96 is 191/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    24/18 = 24 × 16/18 × 16 = 384/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    63/96 = 63 × 3/96 × 3 = 189/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/288 + 189/288 = 384 + 189/288 = 573/288
  5. 573/288 simplified gives 191/96
  6. So, 24/18 + 63/96 = 191/96
    In mixed form: 195/96

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