Add 96/63 and 30/84
1st number: 1 33/63, 2nd number: 30/84
96/63 + 30/84 is 79/42.
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,
30/84 = 30 × 3/84 × 3 = 90/252 - Add the two like fractions:
384/252 + 90/252 = 384 + 90/252 = 474/252 - 474/252 simplified gives 79/42
- So, 96/63 + 30/84 = 79/42
In mixed form: 137/42
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