Add 56/63 and 45/96, Solve 56/63 + 45/96 as a fraction

Add 56/63 and 45/96

56/63 + 45/96 is 391/288.

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,
56/63 = 56 × 32/63 × 32 = 1792/2016
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
45/96 = 45 × 21/96 × 21 = 945/2016
Add the two like fractions:
1792/2016 + 945/2016 = 1792 + 945/2016 = 2737/2016
2737/2016 simplified gives 391/288
So, 56/63 + 45/96 = 391/288
In mixed form: 1103/288

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