Add 70/63 and 60/96
1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 60/96
70/63 + 60/96 is 125/72.
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,
70/63 = 70 × 32/63 × 32 = 2240/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
60/96 = 60 × 21/96 × 21 = 1260/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/2016 + 1260/2016 = 2240 + 1260/2016 = 3500/2016 - 3500/2016 simplified gives 125/72
- So, 70/63 + 60/96 = 125/72
In mixed form: 153/72
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