Add 8/96 and 21/63
8/96 + 21/63 is 5/12.
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,
8/96 = 8 × 21/96 × 21 = 168/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
21/63 = 21 × 32/63 × 32 = 672/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
168/2016 + 672/2016 = 168 + 672/2016 = 840/2016 - 840/2016 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 8/96 + 21/63 = 5/12
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