Add 16/96 and 18/63
16/96 + 18/63 is 19/42.
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,
16/96 = 16 × 21/96 × 21 = 336/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
18/63 = 18 × 32/63 × 32 = 576/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
336/2016 + 576/2016 = 336 + 576/2016 = 912/2016 - 912/2016 simplified gives 19/42
- So, 16/96 + 18/63 = 19/42
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