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Add 2/63 and 9/96

2/63 + 9/96 is 253/2016.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    2/63 = 2 × 32/63 × 32 = 64/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
    9/96 = 9 × 21/96 × 21 = 189/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/2016 + 189/2016 = 64 + 189/2016 = 253/2016
  5. So, 2/63 + 9/96 = 253/2016

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