Add 20/96 and 2/21
20/96 + 2/21 is 17/56.
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,
20/96 = 20 × 7/96 × 7 = 140/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
2/21 = 2 × 32/21 × 32 = 64/672 - Add the two like fractions:
140/672 + 64/672 = 140 + 64/672 = 204/672 - 204/672 simplified gives 17/56
- So, 20/96 + 2/21 = 17/56
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