Add 5/21 and 35/96
5/21 + 35/96 is 135/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
5/21 = 5 × 32/21 × 32 = 160/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
35/96 = 35 × 7/96 × 7 = 245/672 - Add the two like fractions:
160/672 + 245/672 = 160 + 245/672 = 405/672 - 405/672 simplified gives 135/224
- So, 5/21 + 35/96 = 135/224
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