Add 21/96 and 14/63
21/96 + 14/63 is 127/288.
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,
21/96 = 21 × 21/96 × 21 = 441/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
14/63 = 14 × 32/63 × 32 = 448/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
441/2016 + 448/2016 = 441 + 448/2016 = 889/2016 - 889/2016 simplified gives 127/288
- So, 21/96 + 14/63 = 127/288
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