Add 6/21 and 18/96
6/21 + 18/96 is 53/112.
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,
6/21 = 6 × 32/21 × 32 = 192/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
18/96 = 18 × 7/96 × 7 = 126/672 - Add the two like fractions:
192/672 + 126/672 = 192 + 126/672 = 318/672 - 318/672 simplified gives 53/112
- So, 6/21 + 18/96 = 53/112
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