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Add 5/96 and 7/18

5/96 + 7/18 is 127/288.

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,
    5/96 = 5 × 3/96 × 3 = 15/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    7/18 = 7 × 16/18 × 16 = 112/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/288 + 112/288 = 15 + 112/288 = 127/288
  5. So, 5/96 + 7/18 = 127/288

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