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Add 63/7 and 6/96

1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 6/96

63/7 + 6/96 is 145/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
    63/7 = 63 × 96/7 × 96 = 6048/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    6/96 = 6 × 7/96 × 7 = 42/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6048/672 + 42/672 = 6048 + 42/672 = 6090/672
  5. 6090/672 simplified gives 145/16
  6. So, 63/7 + 6/96 = 145/16
    In mixed form: 91/16

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