Add 15/96 and 20/63
15/96 + 20/63 is 955/2016.
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,
15/96 = 15 × 21/96 × 21 = 315/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
20/63 = 20 × 32/63 × 32 = 640/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
315/2016 + 640/2016 = 315 + 640/2016 = 955/2016 - So, 15/96 + 20/63 = 955/2016
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