Add 21/96 and 35/75
21/96 + 35/75 is 329/480.
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,
35/75 = 35 × 32/75 × 32 = 1120/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
525/2400 + 1120/2400 = 525 + 1120/2400 = 1645/2400 - 1645/2400 simplified gives 329/480
- So, 21/96 + 35/75 = 329/480
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