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Add 96/63 and 6/5

1st number: 1 33/63, 2nd number: 1 1/5

96/63 + 6/5 is 286/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 5 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    96/63 = 96 × 5/63 × 5 = 480/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    6/5 = 6 × 63/5 × 63 = 378/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/315 + 378/315 = 480 + 378/315 = 858/315
  5. 858/315 simplified gives 286/105
  6. So, 96/63 + 6/5 = 286/105
    In mixed form: 276/105

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