Add 6/36 and 63/96
6/36 + 63/96 is 79/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
6/36 = 6 × 8/36 × 8 = 48/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
63/96 = 63 × 3/96 × 3 = 189/288 - Add the two like fractions:
48/288 + 189/288 = 48 + 189/288 = 237/288 - 237/288 simplified gives 79/96
- So, 6/36 + 63/96 = 79/96
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