Add 21/96 and 15/63
21/96 + 15/63 is 307/672.
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,
15/63 = 15 × 32/63 × 32 = 480/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
441/2016 + 480/2016 = 441 + 480/2016 = 921/2016 - 921/2016 simplified gives 307/672
- So, 21/96 + 15/63 = 307/672
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