Add 12/96 and 12/21
12/96 + 12/21 is 39/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 21 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
12/96 = 12 × 7/96 × 7 = 84/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
12/21 = 12 × 32/21 × 32 = 384/672 - Add the two like fractions:
84/672 + 384/672 = 84 + 384/672 = 468/672 - 468/672 simplified gives 39/56
- So, 12/96 + 12/21 = 39/56
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