Add 70/63 and 84/96
1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 84/96
70/63 + 84/96 is 143/72.
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,
84/96 = 84 × 21/96 × 21 = 1764/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/2016 + 1764/2016 = 2240 + 1764/2016 = 4004/2016 - 4004/2016 simplified gives 143/72
- So, 70/63 + 84/96 = 143/72
In mixed form: 171/72
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