Add 2/96 and 21/48
2/96 + 21/48 is 11/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
21/48 = 21 × 2/48 × 2 = 42/96 - Add the two like fractions:
2/96 + 42/96 = 2 + 42/96 = 44/96 - 44/96 simplified gives 11/24
- So, 2/96 + 21/48 = 11/24
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