Add 36/96 and 3/63
36/96 + 3/63 is 71/168.
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,
36/96 = 36 × 21/96 × 21 = 756/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
3/63 = 3 × 32/63 × 32 = 96/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
756/2016 + 96/2016 = 756 + 96/2016 = 852/2016 - 852/2016 simplified gives 71/168
- So, 36/96 + 3/63 = 71/168
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