Add 28/96 and 36/63
28/96 + 36/63 is 145/168.
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,
28/96 = 28 × 21/96 × 21 = 588/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
36/63 = 36 × 32/63 × 32 = 1152/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
588/2016 + 1152/2016 = 588 + 1152/2016 = 1740/2016 - 1740/2016 simplified gives 145/168
- So, 28/96 + 36/63 = 145/168
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