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Add 3/96 and 63/25

1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 2 13/25

3/96 + 63/25 is 2041/800.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    3/96 = 3 × 25/96 × 25 = 75/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    63/25 = 63 × 96/25 × 96 = 6048/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/2400 + 6048/2400 = 75 + 6048/2400 = 6123/2400
  5. 6123/2400 simplified gives 2041/800
  6. So, 3/96 + 63/25 = 2041/800
    In mixed form: 2441/800

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