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Add 1/96 and 3/84

1/96 + 3/84 is 31/672.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 84 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    1/96 = 1 × 7/96 × 7 = 7/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    3/84 = 3 × 8/84 × 8 = 24/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/672 + 24/672 = 7 + 24/672 = 31/672
  5. So, 1/96 + 3/84 = 31/672

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