Add 24/96 and 18/63
24/96 + 18/63 is 15/28.
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,
24/96 = 24 × 21/96 × 21 = 504/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
18/63 = 18 × 32/63 × 32 = 576/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
504/2016 + 576/2016 = 504 + 576/2016 = 1080/2016 - 1080/2016 simplified gives 15/28
- So, 24/96 + 18/63 = 15/28
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