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Add 96/2 and 14/63

1st number: 48 0/2, 2nd number: 14/63

96/2 + 14/63 is 434/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    96/2 = 96 × 63/2 × 63 = 6048/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    14/63 = 14 × 2/63 × 2 = 28/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6048/126 + 28/126 = 6048 + 28/126 = 6076/126
  5. 6076/126 simplified gives 434/9
  6. So, 96/2 + 14/63 = 434/9
    In mixed form: 482/9

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