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Add 63/18 and 90/96

1^st number: 3 9/18, 2^nd number: 90/96

63/18 + 90/96 is 71/16.

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,
   90/96 = 90 × 3/96 × 3 = 270/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/288 + 270/288 = 1008 + 270/288 = 1278/288
5. 1278/288 simplified gives 71/16
6. So, 63/18 + 90/96 = 71/16
   In mixed form: 47/16

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