Add 56/96 and 42/63
56/96 + 42/63 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
56/96 = 56 × 21/96 × 21 = 1176/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
42/63 = 42 × 32/63 × 32 = 1344/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/2016 + 1344/2016 = 1176 + 1344/2016 = 2520/2016 - 2520/2016 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 56/96 + 42/63 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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