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Add 10/63 and 16/96

10/63 + 16/96 is 41/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 96 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    10/63 = 10 × 32/63 × 32 = 320/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
    16/96 = 16 × 21/96 × 21 = 336/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/2016 + 336/2016 = 320 + 336/2016 = 656/2016
  5. 656/2016 simplified gives 41/126
  6. So, 10/63 + 16/96 = 41/126

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