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Add 63/96 and 32/7

1st number: 63/96, 2nd number: 4 4/7

63/96 + 32/7 is 1171/224.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    63/96 = 63 × 7/96 × 7 = 441/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
    32/7 = 32 × 96/7 × 96 = 3072/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/672 + 3072/672 = 441 + 3072/672 = 3513/672
  5. 3513/672 simplified gives 1171/224
  6. So, 63/96 + 32/7 = 1171/224
    In mixed form: 551/224

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