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Add 96/3 and 12/63

1st number: 32 0/3, 2nd number: 12/63

96/3 + 12/63 is 676/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 63 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 21 = 63,
    96/3 = 96 × 21/3 × 21 = 2016/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    12/63 = 12 × 1/63 × 1 = 12/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/63 + 12/63 = 2016 + 12/63 = 2028/63
  5. 2028/63 simplified gives 676/21
  6. So, 96/3 + 12/63 = 676/21
    In mixed form: 324/21

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