Add 6/96 and 12/63
6/96 + 12/63 is 85/336.
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,
6/96 = 6 × 21/96 × 21 = 126/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
12/63 = 12 × 32/63 × 32 = 384/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
126/2016 + 384/2016 = 126 + 384/2016 = 510/2016 - 510/2016 simplified gives 85/336
- So, 6/96 + 12/63 = 85/336
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