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Add 3/96 and 63/10

1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 6 3/10

3/96 + 63/10 is 1013/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 10 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    63/10 = 63 × 48/10 × 48 = 3024/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/480 + 3024/480 = 15 + 3024/480 = 3039/480
  5. 3039/480 simplified gives 1013/160
  6. So, 3/96 + 63/10 = 1013/160
    In mixed form: 653/160

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