Add 4/84 and 4/96
4/84 + 4/96 is 5/56.
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,
4/96 = 4 × 7/96 × 7 = 28/672 - Add the two like fractions:
32/672 + 28/672 = 32 + 28/672 = 60/672 - 60/672 simplified gives 5/56
- So, 4/84 + 4/96 = 5/56
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