Add 56/96 and 3/21
56/96 + 3/21 is 61/84.
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,
56/96 = 56 × 7/96 × 7 = 392/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
3/21 = 3 × 32/21 × 32 = 96/672 - Add the two like fractions:
392/672 + 96/672 = 392 + 96/672 = 488/672 - 488/672 simplified gives 61/84
- So, 56/96 + 3/21 = 61/84
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