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Add 63/9 and 4/96

1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 4/96

63/9 + 4/96 is 169/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    63/9 = 63 × 32/9 × 32 = 2016/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    4/96 = 4 × 3/96 × 3 = 12/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/288 + 12/288 = 2016 + 12/288 = 2028/288
  5. 2028/288 simplified gives 169/24
  6. So, 63/9 + 4/96 = 169/24
    In mixed form: 71/24

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