Add 15/96 and 36/63
15/96 + 36/63 is 163/224.
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,
36/63 = 36 × 32/63 × 32 = 1152/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
315/2016 + 1152/2016 = 315 + 1152/2016 = 1467/2016 - 1467/2016 simplified gives 163/224
- So, 15/96 + 36/63 = 163/224
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