Add 24/63 and 42/96
24/63 + 42/96 is 275/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
24/63 = 24 × 32/63 × 32 = 768/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
42/96 = 42 × 21/96 × 21 = 882/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
768/2016 + 882/2016 = 768 + 882/2016 = 1650/2016 - 1650/2016 simplified gives 275/336
- So, 24/63 + 42/96 = 275/336
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