Add 3/96 and 72/63
1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 1 9/63
3/96 + 72/63 is 263/224.
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,
3/96 = 3 × 21/96 × 21 = 63/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
72/63 = 72 × 32/63 × 32 = 2304/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
63/2016 + 2304/2016 = 63 + 2304/2016 = 2367/2016 - 2367/2016 simplified gives 263/224
- So, 3/96 + 72/63 = 263/224
In mixed form: 139/224
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