Add 60/63 and 28/96
60/63 + 28/96 is 209/168.
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,
60/63 = 60 × 32/63 × 32 = 1920/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
28/96 = 28 × 21/96 × 21 = 588/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/2016 + 588/2016 = 1920 + 588/2016 = 2508/2016 - 2508/2016 simplified gives 209/168
- So, 60/63 + 28/96 = 209/168
In mixed form: 141/168
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