Add 5/96 and 2/63
5/96 + 2/63 is 169/2016.
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,
2/63 = 2 × 32/63 × 32 = 64/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
105/2016 + 64/2016 = 105 + 64/2016 = 169/2016 - So, 5/96 + 2/63 = 169/2016
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