Add 35/21 and 20/96
1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 20/96
35/21 + 20/96 is 15/8.
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,
35/21 = 35 × 32/21 × 32 = 1120/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
20/96 = 20 × 7/96 × 7 = 140/672 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/672 + 140/672 = 1120 + 140/672 = 1260/672 - 1260/672 simplified gives 15/8
- So, 35/21 + 20/96 = 15/8
In mixed form: 17/8
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