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Add 63/96 and 16/30

63/96 + 16/30 is 571/480.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    63/96 = 63 × 5/96 × 5 = 315/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    16/30 = 16 × 16/30 × 16 = 256/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/480 + 256/480 = 315 + 256/480 = 571/480
  5. So, 63/96 + 16/30 = 571/480
    In mixed form: 191/480

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