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Add 5/18 and 49/96

5/18 + 49/96 is 227/288.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   5/18 = 5 × 16/18 × 16 = 80/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   49/96 = 49 × 3/96 × 3 = 147/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/288 + 147/288 = 80 + 147/288 = 227/288
5. So, 5/18 + 49/96 = 227/288

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