Add 63/96 and 16/21
63/96 + 16/21 is 953/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 21 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
63/96 = 63 × 7/96 × 7 = 441/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
16/21 = 16 × 32/21 × 32 = 512/672 - Add the two like fractions:
441/672 + 512/672 = 441 + 512/672 = 953/672 - So, 63/96 + 16/21 = 953/672
In mixed form: 1281/672
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