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Add 63/4 and 18/96

1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 18/96

63/4 + 18/96 is 255/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
    63/4 = 63 × 24/4 × 24 = 1512/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    18/96 = 18 × 1/96 × 1 = 18/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/96 + 18/96 = 1512 + 18/96 = 1530/96
  5. 1530/96 simplified gives 255/16
  6. So, 63/4 + 18/96 = 255/16
    In mixed form: 1515/16

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