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Add 3/96 and 28/63

3/96 + 28/63 is 137/288.

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,
    3/96 = 3 × 21/96 × 21 = 63/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    28/63 = 28 × 32/63 × 32 = 896/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/2016 + 896/2016 = 63 + 896/2016 = 959/2016
  5. 959/2016 simplified gives 137/288
  6. So, 3/96 + 28/63 = 137/288

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