Add 5/63 and 5/96
5/63 + 5/96 is 265/2016.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
5/63 = 5 × 32/63 × 32 = 160/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
5/96 = 5 × 21/96 × 21 = 105/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
160/2016 + 105/2016 = 160 + 105/2016 = 265/2016 - So, 5/63 + 5/96 = 265/2016
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