Add 14/12 and 63/96
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 63/96
14/12 + 63/96 is 175/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
14/12 = 14 × 8/12 × 8 = 112/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
63/96 = 63 × 1/96 × 1 = 63/96 - Add the two like fractions:
112/96 + 63/96 = 112 + 63/96 = 175/96 - So, 14/12 + 63/96 = 175/96
In mixed form: 179/96
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