Add 8/96 and 54/63
8/96 + 54/63 is 79/84.
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,
54/63 = 54 × 32/63 × 32 = 1728/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
168/2016 + 1728/2016 = 168 + 1728/2016 = 1896/2016 - 1896/2016 simplified gives 79/84
- So, 8/96 + 54/63 = 79/84
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