Add 63/4 and 2/96
1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 2/96
63/4 + 2/96 is 757/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
63/4 = 63 × 24/4 × 24 = 1512/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/96 + 2/96 = 1512 + 2/96 = 1514/96 - 1514/96 simplified gives 757/48
- So, 63/4 + 2/96 = 757/48
In mixed form: 1537/48
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