Add 1/96 and 42/63
1/96 + 42/63 is 65/96.
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,
1/96 = 1 × 21/96 × 21 = 21/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
42/63 = 42 × 32/63 × 32 = 1344/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
21/2016 + 1344/2016 = 21 + 1344/2016 = 1365/2016 - 1365/2016 simplified gives 65/96
- So, 1/96 + 42/63 = 65/96
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