Add 63/36 and 90/96
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 90/96
63/36 + 90/96 is 43/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
63/36 = 63 × 8/36 × 8 = 504/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
90/96 = 90 × 3/96 × 3 = 270/288 - Add the two like fractions:
504/288 + 270/288 = 504 + 270/288 = 774/288 - 774/288 simplified gives 43/16
- So, 63/36 + 90/96 = 43/16
In mixed form: 211/16
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