Add 36/96 and 21/56
36/96 + 21/56 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 56 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
36/96 = 36 × 7/96 × 7 = 252/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
21/56 = 21 × 12/56 × 12 = 252/672 - Add the two like fractions:
252/672 + 252/672 = 252 + 252/672 = 504/672 - 504/672 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 36/96 + 21/56 = 3/4
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