Add 5/96 and 42/63
5/96 + 42/63 is 23/32.
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,
5/96 = 5 × 21/96 × 21 = 105/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
42/63 = 42 × 32/63 × 32 = 1344/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
105/2016 + 1344/2016 = 105 + 1344/2016 = 1449/2016 - 1449/2016 simplified gives 23/32
- So, 5/96 + 42/63 = 23/32
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