Add 16/96 and 15/21
16/96 + 15/21 is 37/42.
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,
16/96 = 16 × 7/96 × 7 = 112/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
15/21 = 15 × 32/21 × 32 = 480/672 - Add the two like fractions:
112/672 + 480/672 = 112 + 480/672 = 592/672 - 592/672 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 16/96 + 15/21 = 37/42
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