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Add 7/18 and 63/96

7/18 + 63/96 is 301/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    7/18 = 7 × 16/18 × 16 = 112/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    63/96 = 63 × 3/96 × 3 = 189/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/288 + 189/288 = 112 + 189/288 = 301/288
  5. So, 7/18 + 63/96 = 301/288
    In mixed form: 113/288

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