Add 96/63 and 15/84
1st number: 1 33/63, 2nd number: 15/84
96/63 + 15/84 is 143/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
96/63 = 96 × 4/63 × 4 = 384/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
15/84 = 15 × 3/84 × 3 = 45/252 - Add the two like fractions:
384/252 + 45/252 = 384 + 45/252 = 429/252 - 429/252 simplified gives 143/84
- So, 96/63 + 15/84 = 143/84
In mixed form: 159/84
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