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Add 63/96 and 2/5

63/96 + 2/5 is 169/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 5 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 5 × 96 = 480,
    2/5 = 2 × 96/5 × 96 = 192/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/480 + 192/480 = 315 + 192/480 = 507/480
  5. 507/480 simplified gives 169/160
  6. So, 63/96 + 2/5 = 169/160
    In mixed form: 19/160

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