Add 54/63 and 70/96
54/63 + 70/96 is 533/336.
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,
54/63 = 54 × 32/63 × 32 = 1728/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
70/96 = 70 × 21/96 × 21 = 1470/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/2016 + 1470/2016 = 1728 + 1470/2016 = 3198/2016 - 3198/2016 simplified gives 533/336
- So, 54/63 + 70/96 = 533/336
In mixed form: 1197/336
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