Add 10/21 and 84/96
10/21 + 84/96 is 227/168.
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,
84/96 = 84 × 7/96 × 7 = 588/672 - Add the two like fractions:
320/672 + 588/672 = 320 + 588/672 = 908/672 - 908/672 simplified gives 227/168
- So, 10/21 + 84/96 = 227/168
In mixed form: 159/168
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