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Add 20/96 and 6/63

20/96 + 6/63 is 17/56.

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,
    6/63 = 6 × 32/63 × 32 = 192/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/2016 + 192/2016 = 420 + 192/2016 = 612/2016
  5. 612/2016 simplified gives 17/56
  6. So, 20/96 + 6/63 = 17/56

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