Add 36/21 and 40/96
1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 40/96
36/21 + 40/96 is 179/84.
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,
36/21 = 36 × 32/21 × 32 = 1152/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
40/96 = 40 × 7/96 × 7 = 280/672 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/672 + 280/672 = 1152 + 280/672 = 1432/672 - 1432/672 simplified gives 179/84
- So, 36/21 + 40/96 = 179/84
In mixed form: 211/84
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