Add 21/96 and 10/75
21/96 + 10/75 is 169/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
21/96 = 21 × 25/96 × 25 = 525/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
10/75 = 10 × 32/75 × 32 = 320/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
525/2400 + 320/2400 = 525 + 320/2400 = 845/2400 - 845/2400 simplified gives 169/480
- So, 21/96 + 10/75 = 169/480
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