Add 21/7 and 28/96
1st number: 3 0/7, 2nd number: 28/96
21/7 + 28/96 is 79/24.
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,
28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/672 + 196/672 = 2016 + 196/672 = 2212/672 - 2212/672 simplified gives 79/24
- So, 21/7 + 28/96 = 79/24
In mixed form: 37/24
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