Add 12/63 and 36/96
12/63 + 36/96 is 95/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
12/63 = 12 × 32/63 × 32 = 384/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
36/96 = 36 × 21/96 × 21 = 756/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
384/2016 + 756/2016 = 384 + 756/2016 = 1140/2016 - 1140/2016 simplified gives 95/168
- So, 12/63 + 36/96 = 95/168
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