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Add 63/30 and 18/96

1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 18/96

63/30 + 18/96 is 183/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    63/30 = 63 × 16/30 × 16 = 1008/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/480 + 90/480 = 1008 + 90/480 = 1098/480
  5. 1098/480 simplified gives 183/80
  6. So, 63/30 + 18/96 = 183/80
    In mixed form: 223/80

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