Add 12/21 and 36/96
12/21 + 36/96 is 53/56.
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,
12/21 = 12 × 32/21 × 32 = 384/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
36/96 = 36 × 7/96 × 7 = 252/672 - Add the two like fractions:
384/672 + 252/672 = 384 + 252/672 = 636/672 - 636/672 simplified gives 53/56
- So, 12/21 + 36/96 = 53/56
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