Add 14/21 and 60/96
14/21 + 60/96 is 31/24.
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,
14/21 = 14 × 32/21 × 32 = 448/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672 - Add the two like fractions:
448/672 + 420/672 = 448 + 420/672 = 868/672 - 868/672 simplified gives 31/24
- So, 14/21 + 60/96 = 31/24
In mixed form: 17/24
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