Add 20/28 and 63/96
20/28 + 63/96 is 307/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
20/28 = 20 × 24/28 × 24 = 480/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
63/96 = 63 × 7/96 × 7 = 441/672 - Add the two like fractions:
480/672 + 441/672 = 480 + 441/672 = 921/672 - 921/672 simplified gives 307/224
- So, 20/28 + 63/96 = 307/224
In mixed form: 183/224
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