Add 12/96 and 5/63
12/96 + 5/63 is 103/504.
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,
12/96 = 12 × 21/96 × 21 = 252/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
5/63 = 5 × 32/63 × 32 = 160/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
252/2016 + 160/2016 = 252 + 160/2016 = 412/2016 - 412/2016 simplified gives 103/504
- So, 12/96 + 5/63 = 103/504
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