Add 21/7 and 15/96
1st number: 3 0/7, 2nd number: 15/96
21/7 + 15/96 is 101/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
21/7 = 21 × 96/7 × 96 = 2016/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
15/96 = 15 × 7/96 × 7 = 105/672 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/672 + 105/672 = 2016 + 105/672 = 2121/672 - 2121/672 simplified gives 101/32
- So, 21/7 + 15/96 = 101/32
In mixed form: 35/32
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