Add 21/14 and 21/96
1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 21/96
21/14 + 21/96 is 55/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
21/14 = 21 × 48/14 × 48 = 1008/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
21/96 = 21 × 7/96 × 7 = 147/672 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/672 + 147/672 = 1008 + 147/672 = 1155/672 - 1155/672 simplified gives 55/32
- So, 21/14 + 21/96 = 55/32
In mixed form: 123/32
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