Add 2/12 and 63/96
2/12 + 63/96 is 79/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
2/12 = 2 × 8/12 × 8 = 16/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
63/96 = 63 × 1/96 × 1 = 63/96 - Add the two like fractions:
16/96 + 63/96 = 16 + 63/96 = 79/96 - So, 2/12 + 63/96 = 79/96
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