Add 21/96 and 6/28
21/96 + 6/28 is 97/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 28 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
21/96 = 21 × 7/96 × 7 = 147/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
6/28 = 6 × 24/28 × 24 = 144/672 - Add the two like fractions:
147/672 + 144/672 = 147 + 144/672 = 291/672 - 291/672 simplified gives 97/224
- So, 21/96 + 6/28 = 97/224
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 42/96+6/28 21/96+12/28 21/96+6/56 63/96+6/28 21/96+18/28 21/96+6/84 21/96+30/28 21/96+42/28