Add 18/21 and 63/96
18/21 + 63/96 is 339/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
18/21 = 18 × 32/21 × 32 = 576/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
63/96 = 63 × 7/96 × 7 = 441/672 - Add the two like fractions:
576/672 + 441/672 = 576 + 441/672 = 1017/672 - 1017/672 simplified gives 339/224
- So, 18/21 + 63/96 = 339/224
In mixed form: 1115/224
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