Add 2/96 and 15/63
2/96 + 15/63 is 29/112.
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,
2/96 = 2 × 21/96 × 21 = 42/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
15/63 = 15 × 32/63 × 32 = 480/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
42/2016 + 480/2016 = 42 + 480/2016 = 522/2016 - 522/2016 simplified gives 29/112
- So, 2/96 + 15/63 = 29/112
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