Add 24/18 and 63/96
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 63/96
24/18 + 63/96 is 191/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
24/18 = 24 × 16/18 × 16 = 384/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
63/96 = 63 × 3/96 × 3 = 189/288 - Add the two like fractions:
384/288 + 189/288 = 384 + 189/288 = 573/288 - 573/288 simplified gives 191/96
- So, 24/18 + 63/96 = 191/96
In mixed form: 195/96
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