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Add 45/96 and 5/18

45/96 + 5/18 is 215/288.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 18 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   45/96 = 45 × 3/96 × 3 = 135/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   5/18 = 5 × 16/18 × 16 = 80/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/288 + 80/288 = 135 + 80/288 = 215/288
5. So, 45/96 + 5/18 = 215/288

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