Add 50/63 and 42/96
50/63 + 42/96 is 1241/1008.
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,
42/96 = 42 × 21/96 × 21 = 882/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/2016 + 882/2016 = 1600 + 882/2016 = 2482/2016 - 2482/2016 simplified gives 1241/1008
- So, 50/63 + 42/96 = 1241/1008
In mixed form: 1233/1008
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