Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 21/28 and 30/96

21/28 + 30/96 is 17/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
    21/28 = 21 × 24/28 × 24 = 504/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    30/96 = 30 × 7/96 × 7 = 210/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/672 + 210/672 = 504 + 210/672 = 714/672
  5. 714/672 simplified gives 17/16
  6. So, 21/28 + 30/96 = 17/16
    In mixed form: 11/16

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com