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Add 63/18 and 49/96

1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 49/96

63/18 + 49/96 is 385/96.

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,
    63/18 = 63 × 16/18 × 16 = 1008/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    49/96 = 49 × 3/96 × 3 = 147/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/288 + 147/288 = 1008 + 147/288 = 1155/288
  5. 1155/288 simplified gives 385/96
  6. So, 63/18 + 49/96 = 385/96
    In mixed form: 41/96

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