Add 60/63 and 50/96
60/63 + 50/96 is 165/112.
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,
50/96 = 50 × 21/96 × 21 = 1050/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/2016 + 1050/2016 = 1920 + 1050/2016 = 2970/2016 - 2970/2016 simplified gives 165/112
- So, 60/63 + 50/96 = 165/112
In mixed form: 153/112
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