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Add 5/96 and 56/63

5/96 + 56/63 is 271/288.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   5/96 = 5 × 21/96 × 21 = 105/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   56/63 = 56 × 32/63 × 32 = 1792/2016
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/2016 + 1792/2016 = 105 + 1792/2016 = 1897/2016
5. 1897/2016 simplified gives 271/288
6. So, 5/96 + 56/63 = 271/288

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