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Add 30/63 and 28/96

30/63 + 28/96 is 43/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    30/63 = 30 × 32/63 × 32 = 960/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
    28/96 = 28 × 21/96 × 21 = 588/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/2016 + 588/2016 = 960 + 588/2016 = 1548/2016
  5. 1548/2016 simplified gives 43/56
  6. So, 30/63 + 28/96 = 43/56

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