Add 24/36 and 21/96
24/36 + 21/96 is 85/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
24/36 = 24 × 8/36 × 8 = 192/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
21/96 = 21 × 3/96 × 3 = 63/288 - Add the two like fractions:
192/288 + 63/288 = 192 + 63/288 = 255/288 - 255/288 simplified gives 85/96
- So, 24/36 + 21/96 = 85/96
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