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Add 90/63 and 6/96

1st number: 1 27/63, 2nd number: 6/96

90/63 + 6/96 is 167/112.

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,
    90/63 = 90 × 32/63 × 32 = 2880/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
    6/96 = 6 × 21/96 × 21 = 126/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/2016 + 126/2016 = 2880 + 126/2016 = 3006/2016
  5. 3006/2016 simplified gives 167/112
  6. So, 90/63 + 6/96 = 167/112
    In mixed form: 155/112

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