Add 7/63 and 84/96
7/63 + 84/96 is 71/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 96 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
7/63 = 7 × 32/63 × 32 = 224/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
84/96 = 84 × 21/96 × 21 = 1764/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
224/2016 + 1764/2016 = 224 + 1764/2016 = 1988/2016 - 1988/2016 simplified gives 71/72
- So, 7/63 + 84/96 = 71/72
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