Add 2/63 and 36/96
2/63 + 36/96 is 205/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 96 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
2/63 = 2 × 32/63 × 32 = 64/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
36/96 = 36 × 21/96 × 21 = 756/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
64/2016 + 756/2016 = 64 + 756/2016 = 820/2016 - 820/2016 simplified gives 205/504
- So, 2/63 + 36/96 = 205/504
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