Add 63/96 and 5/18
63/96 + 5/18 is 269/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
63/96 = 63 × 3/96 × 3 = 189/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
5/18 = 5 × 16/18 × 16 = 80/288 - Add the two like fractions:
189/288 + 80/288 = 189 + 80/288 = 269/288 - So, 63/96 + 5/18 = 269/288
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