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Add 63/49 and 2/96

1st number: 1 14/49, 2nd number: 2/96

63/49 + 2/96 is 439/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
    63/49 = 63 × 96/49 × 96 = 6048/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    2/96 = 2 × 49/96 × 49 = 98/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6048/4704 + 98/4704 = 6048 + 98/4704 = 6146/4704
  5. 6146/4704 simplified gives 439/336
  6. So, 63/49 + 2/96 = 439/336
    In mixed form: 1103/336

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