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Add 20/96 and 15/63

20/96 + 15/63 is 25/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
    20/96 = 20 × 21/96 × 21 = 420/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    15/63 = 15 × 32/63 × 32 = 480/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/2016 + 480/2016 = 420 + 480/2016 = 900/2016
  5. 900/2016 simplified gives 25/56
  6. So, 20/96 + 15/63 = 25/56

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