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Add 63/5 and 9/96

1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 9/96

63/5 + 9/96 is 2031/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    63/5 = 63 × 96/5 × 96 = 6048/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6048/480 + 45/480 = 6048 + 45/480 = 6093/480
  5. 6093/480 simplified gives 2031/160
  6. So, 63/5 + 9/96 = 2031/160
    In mixed form: 12111/160

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