Add 20/63 and 72/96
20/63 + 72/96 is 269/252.
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,
20/63 = 20 × 32/63 × 32 = 640/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
72/96 = 72 × 21/96 × 21 = 1512/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
640/2016 + 1512/2016 = 640 + 1512/2016 = 2152/2016 - 2152/2016 simplified gives 269/252
- So, 20/63 + 72/96 = 269/252
In mixed form: 117/252
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