Add 5/21 and 60/96
5/21 + 60/96 is 145/168.
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,
60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672 - Add the two like fractions:
160/672 + 420/672 = 160 + 420/672 = 580/672 - 580/672 simplified gives 145/168
- So, 5/21 + 60/96 = 145/168
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