Add 21/35 and 5/96
21/35 + 5/96 is 313/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
21/35 = 21 × 96/35 × 96 = 2016/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
5/96 = 5 × 35/96 × 35 = 175/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/3360 + 175/3360 = 2016 + 175/3360 = 2191/3360 - 2191/3360 simplified gives 313/480
- So, 21/35 + 5/96 = 313/480
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