Add 30/21 and 6/96
1st number: 1 9/21, 2nd number: 6/96
30/21 + 6/96 is 167/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
30/21 = 30 × 32/21 × 32 = 960/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
6/96 = 6 × 7/96 × 7 = 42/672 - Add the two like fractions:
960/672 + 42/672 = 960 + 42/672 = 1002/672 - 1002/672 simplified gives 167/112
- So, 30/21 + 6/96 = 167/112
In mixed form: 155/112
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