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Add 96/18 and 49/96

1^st number: 5 6/18, 2^nd number: 49/96

96/18 + 49/96 is 187/32.

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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,
   96/18 = 96 × 16/18 × 16 = 1536/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   49/96 = 49 × 3/96 × 3 = 147/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1536/288 + 147/288 = 1536 + 147/288 = 1683/288
5. 1683/288 simplified gives 187/32
6. So, 96/18 + 49/96 = 187/32
   In mixed form: 527/32

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