Add 21/96 and 3/10
21/96 + 3/10 is 83/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
21/96 = 21 × 5/96 × 5 = 105/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
3/10 = 3 × 48/10 × 48 = 144/480 - Add the two like fractions:
105/480 + 144/480 = 105 + 144/480 = 249/480 - 249/480 simplified gives 83/160
- So, 21/96 + 3/10 = 83/160
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