Add 40/96 and 2/21
40/96 + 2/21 is 43/84.
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,
40/96 = 40 × 7/96 × 7 = 280/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
2/21 = 2 × 32/21 × 32 = 64/672 - Add the two like fractions:
280/672 + 64/672 = 280 + 64/672 = 344/672 - 344/672 simplified gives 43/84
- So, 40/96 + 2/21 = 43/84
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