Add 25/96 and 42/63
25/96 + 42/63 is 89/96.
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,
25/96 = 25 × 21/96 × 21 = 525/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
42/63 = 42 × 32/63 × 32 = 1344/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
525/2016 + 1344/2016 = 525 + 1344/2016 = 1869/2016 - 1869/2016 simplified gives 89/96
- So, 25/96 + 42/63 = 89/96
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