Add 1/84 and 36/96
1/84 + 36/96 is 65/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
1/84 = 1 × 8/84 × 8 = 8/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
36/96 = 36 × 7/96 × 7 = 252/672 - Add the two like fractions:
8/672 + 252/672 = 8 + 252/672 = 260/672 - 260/672 simplified gives 65/168
- So, 1/84 + 36/96 = 65/168
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