Add 14/96 and 21/80
14/96 + 21/80 is 49/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 80 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
14/96 = 14 × 5/96 × 5 = 70/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
21/80 = 21 × 6/80 × 6 = 126/480 - Add the two like fractions:
70/480 + 126/480 = 70 + 126/480 = 196/480 - 196/480 simplified gives 49/120
- So, 14/96 + 21/80 = 49/120
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