Add 36/96 and 3/21
36/96 + 3/21 is 29/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 21 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 21 × 32 = 672,
3/21 = 3 × 32/21 × 32 = 96/672 - Add the two like fractions:
252/672 + 96/672 = 252 + 96/672 = 348/672 - 348/672 simplified gives 29/56
- So, 36/96 + 3/21 = 29/56
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