Add 1/7 and 16/96
1/7 + 16/96 is 13/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
1/7 = 1 × 96/7 × 96 = 96/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
16/96 = 16 × 7/96 × 7 = 112/672 - Add the two like fractions:
96/672 + 112/672 = 96 + 112/672 = 208/672 - 208/672 simplified gives 13/42
- So, 1/7 + 16/96 = 13/42
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