Add 9/63 and 84/96
9/63 + 84/96 is 57/56.
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,
9/63 = 9 × 32/63 × 32 = 288/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
84/96 = 84 × 21/96 × 21 = 1764/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
288/2016 + 1764/2016 = 288 + 1764/2016 = 2052/2016 - 2052/2016 simplified gives 57/56
- So, 9/63 + 84/96 = 57/56
In mixed form: 11/56
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