Add 21/7 and 36/96
1st number: 3 0/7, 2nd number: 36/96
21/7 + 36/96 is 27/8.
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,
36/96 = 36 × 7/96 × 7 = 252/672 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/672 + 252/672 = 2016 + 252/672 = 2268/672 - 2268/672 simplified gives 27/8
- So, 21/7 + 36/96 = 27/8
In mixed form: 33/8
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