Add 21/96 and 3/25
21/96 + 3/25 is 271/800.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 25 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 25 × 96 = 2400,
3/25 = 3 × 96/25 × 96 = 288/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
525/2400 + 288/2400 = 525 + 288/2400 = 813/2400 - 813/2400 simplified gives 271/800
- So, 21/96 + 3/25 = 271/800
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