Add 21/96 and 5/10
21/96 + 5/10 is 23/32.
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,
5/10 = 5 × 48/10 × 48 = 240/480 - Add the two like fractions:
105/480 + 240/480 = 105 + 240/480 = 345/480 - 345/480 simplified gives 23/32
- So, 21/96 + 5/10 = 23/32
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