Add 50/63 and 28/96
50/63 + 28/96 is 547/504.
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,
28/96 = 28 × 21/96 × 21 = 588/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/2016 + 588/2016 = 1600 + 588/2016 = 2188/2016 - 2188/2016 simplified gives 547/504
- So, 50/63 + 28/96 = 547/504
In mixed form: 143/504
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