Add 15/63 and 35/96
15/63 + 35/96 is 135/224.
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,
15/63 = 15 × 32/63 × 32 = 480/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
35/96 = 35 × 21/96 × 21 = 735/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
480/2016 + 735/2016 = 480 + 735/2016 = 1215/2016 - 1215/2016 simplified gives 135/224
- So, 15/63 + 35/96 = 135/224
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