Add 10/21 and 42/96
10/21 + 42/96 is 307/336.
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,
10/21 = 10 × 32/21 × 32 = 320/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
42/96 = 42 × 7/96 × 7 = 294/672 - Add the two like fractions:
320/672 + 294/672 = 320 + 294/672 = 614/672 - 614/672 simplified gives 307/336
- So, 10/21 + 42/96 = 307/336
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