Add 4/84 and 12/96
4/84 + 12/96 is 29/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
4/84 = 4 × 8/84 × 8 = 32/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
12/96 = 12 × 7/96 × 7 = 84/672 - Add the two like fractions:
32/672 + 84/672 = 32 + 84/672 = 116/672 - 116/672 simplified gives 29/168
- So, 4/84 + 12/96 = 29/168
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