Add 96/63 and 3/6
1st number: 1 33/63, 2nd number: 3/6
96/63 + 3/6 is 85/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 6 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
96/63 = 96 × 2/63 × 2 = 192/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
3/6 = 3 × 21/6 × 21 = 63/126 - Add the two like fractions:
192/126 + 63/126 = 192 + 63/126 = 255/126 - 255/126 simplified gives 85/42
- So, 96/63 + 3/6 = 85/42
In mixed form: 21/42
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