Add 3/7 and 84/96
3/7 + 84/96 is 73/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
3/7 = 3 × 96/7 × 96 = 288/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
84/96 = 84 × 7/96 × 7 = 588/672 - Add the two like fractions:
288/672 + 588/672 = 288 + 588/672 = 876/672 - 876/672 simplified gives 73/56
- So, 3/7 + 84/96 = 73/56
In mixed form: 117/56
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