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Add 25/96 and 49/63

25/96 + 49/63 is 299/288.

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,
    25/96 = 25 × 21/96 × 21 = 525/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    49/63 = 49 × 32/63 × 32 = 1568/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/2016 + 1568/2016 = 525 + 1568/2016 = 2093/2016
  5. 2093/2016 simplified gives 299/288
  6. So, 25/96 + 49/63 = 299/288
    In mixed form: 111/288

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