Add 1/21 and 28/96
1/21 + 28/96 is 19/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
1/21 = 1 × 32/21 × 32 = 32/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672 - Add the two like fractions:
32/672 + 196/672 = 32 + 196/672 = 228/672 - 228/672 simplified gives 19/56
- So, 1/21 + 28/96 = 19/56
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