Add 96/28 and 35/63
1st number: 3 12/28, 2nd number: 35/63
96/28 + 35/63 is 251/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
96/28 = 96 × 9/28 × 9 = 864/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
35/63 = 35 × 4/63 × 4 = 140/252 - Add the two like fractions:
864/252 + 140/252 = 864 + 140/252 = 1004/252 - 1004/252 simplified gives 251/63
- So, 96/28 + 35/63 = 251/63
In mixed form: 362/63
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