Add 63/3 and 20/96
1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 20/96
63/3 + 20/96 is 509/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
63/3 = 63 × 32/3 × 32 = 2016/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
20/96 = 20 × 1/96 × 1 = 20/96 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/96 + 20/96 = 2016 + 20/96 = 2036/96 - 2036/96 simplified gives 509/24
- So, 63/3 + 20/96 = 509/24
In mixed form: 215/24
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