Add 21/25 and 28/96
21/25 + 28/96 is 679/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
21/25 = 21 × 96/25 × 96 = 2016/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
28/96 = 28 × 25/96 × 25 = 700/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/2400 + 700/2400 = 2016 + 700/2400 = 2716/2400 - 2716/2400 simplified gives 679/600
- So, 21/25 + 28/96 = 679/600
In mixed form: 179/600
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