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Add 8/63 and 10/96

8/63 + 10/96 is 233/1008.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    8/63 = 8 × 32/63 × 32 = 256/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
    10/96 = 10 × 21/96 × 21 = 210/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/2016 + 210/2016 = 256 + 210/2016 = 466/2016
  5. 466/2016 simplified gives 233/1008
  6. So, 8/63 + 10/96 = 233/1008

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