Add 60/63 and 40/96
60/63 + 40/96 is 115/84.
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,
40/96 = 40 × 21/96 × 21 = 840/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/2016 + 840/2016 = 1920 + 840/2016 = 2760/2016 - 2760/2016 simplified gives 115/84
- So, 60/63 + 40/96 = 115/84
In mixed form: 131/84
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