Add 35/21 and 84/96
1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 84/96
35/21 + 84/96 is 61/24.
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,
84/96 = 84 × 7/96 × 7 = 588/672 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/672 + 588/672 = 1120 + 588/672 = 1708/672 - 1708/672 simplified gives 61/24
- So, 35/21 + 84/96 = 61/24
In mixed form: 213/24
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