Add 20/96 and 70/63
1st number: 20/96, 2nd number: 1 7/63
20/96 + 70/63 is 95/72.
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,
20/96 = 20 × 21/96 × 21 = 420/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
70/63 = 70 × 32/63 × 32 = 2240/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
420/2016 + 2240/2016 = 420 + 2240/2016 = 2660/2016 - 2660/2016 simplified gives 95/72
- So, 20/96 + 70/63 = 95/72
In mixed form: 123/72
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