Add 63/35 and 18/96
1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 18/96
63/35 + 18/96 is 159/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
63/35 = 63 × 96/35 × 96 = 6048/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
18/96 = 18 × 35/96 × 35 = 630/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
6048/3360 + 630/3360 = 6048 + 630/3360 = 6678/3360 - 6678/3360 simplified gives 159/80
- So, 63/35 + 18/96 = 159/80
In mixed form: 179/80
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