Add 70/96 and 3/63
70/96 + 3/63 is 87/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
70/96 = 70 × 21/96 × 21 = 1470/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
3/63 = 3 × 32/63 × 32 = 96/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/2016 + 96/2016 = 1470 + 96/2016 = 1566/2016 - 1566/2016 simplified gives 87/112
- So, 70/96 + 3/63 = 87/112
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