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Add 96/63 and 35/60

1st number: 1 33/63, 2nd number: 35/60

96/63 + 35/60 is 59/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    96/63 = 96 × 20/63 × 20 = 1920/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
    35/60 = 35 × 21/60 × 21 = 735/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/1260 + 735/1260 = 1920 + 735/1260 = 2655/1260
  5. 2655/1260 simplified gives 59/28
  6. So, 96/63 + 35/60 = 59/28
    In mixed form: 23/28

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