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Add 60/63 and 50/96

60/63 + 50/96 is 165/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    60/63 = 60 × 32/63 × 32 = 1920/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
    50/96 = 50 × 21/96 × 21 = 1050/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/2016 + 1050/2016 = 1920 + 1050/2016 = 2970/2016
  5. 2970/2016 simplified gives 165/112
  6. So, 60/63 + 50/96 = 165/112
    In mixed form: 153/112

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