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Add 24/63 and 3/96

24/63 + 3/96 is 277/672.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 96 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    24/63 = 24 × 32/63 × 32 = 768/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
    3/96 = 3 × 21/96 × 21 = 63/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/2016 + 63/2016 = 768 + 63/2016 = 831/2016
  5. 831/2016 simplified gives 277/672
  6. So, 24/63 + 3/96 = 277/672

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