Add 27/96 and 8/21
27/96 + 8/21 is 445/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 21 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
27/96 = 27 × 7/96 × 7 = 189/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
8/21 = 8 × 32/21 × 32 = 256/672 - Add the two like fractions:
189/672 + 256/672 = 189 + 256/672 = 445/672 - So, 27/96 + 8/21 = 445/672
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