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Add 1/21 and 35/96

1/21 + 35/96 is 277/672.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    1/21 = 1 × 32/21 × 32 = 32/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    35/96 = 35 × 7/96 × 7 = 245/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/672 + 245/672 = 32 + 245/672 = 277/672
  5. So, 1/21 + 35/96 = 277/672

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