Add 60/96 and 18/63
60/96 + 18/63 is 51/56.
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,
60/96 = 60 × 21/96 × 21 = 1260/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
18/63 = 18 × 32/63 × 32 = 576/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/2016 + 576/2016 = 1260 + 576/2016 = 1836/2016 - 1836/2016 simplified gives 51/56
- So, 60/96 + 18/63 = 51/56
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