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Add 5/96 and 49/8

1^st number: 5/96, 2^nd number: 6 1/8

5/96 + 49/8 is 593/96.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   5/96 = 5 × 1/96 × 1 = 5/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
   49/8 = 49 × 12/8 × 12 = 588/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5/96 + 588/96 = 5 + 588/96 = 593/96
5. So, 5/96 + 49/8 = 593/96
   In mixed form: 617/96

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