Add 21/96 and 2/6
21/96 + 2/6 is 53/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
21/96 = 21 × 1/96 × 1 = 21/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
2/6 = 2 × 16/6 × 16 = 32/96 - Add the two like fractions:
21/96 + 32/96 = 21 + 32/96 = 53/96 - So, 21/96 + 2/6 = 53/96
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