Add 63/2 and 4/96
1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 4/96
63/2 + 4/96 is 757/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
63/2 = 63 × 48/2 × 48 = 3024/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
4/96 = 4 × 1/96 × 1 = 4/96 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/96 + 4/96 = 3024 + 4/96 = 3028/96 - 3028/96 simplified gives 757/24
- So, 63/2 + 4/96 = 757/24
In mixed form: 3113/24
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