Add 5/96 and 12/63
5/96 + 12/63 is 163/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
5/96 = 5 × 21/96 × 21 = 105/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
12/63 = 12 × 32/63 × 32 = 384/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
105/2016 + 384/2016 = 105 + 384/2016 = 489/2016 - 489/2016 simplified gives 163/672
- So, 5/96 + 12/63 = 163/672
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