Add 50/63 and 24/96
50/63 + 24/96 is 263/252.
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,
50/63 = 50 × 32/63 × 32 = 1600/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
24/96 = 24 × 21/96 × 21 = 504/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/2016 + 504/2016 = 1600 + 504/2016 = 2104/2016 - 2104/2016 simplified gives 263/252
- So, 50/63 + 24/96 = 263/252
In mixed form: 111/252
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