Add 6/96 and 21/24
6/96 + 21/24 is 15/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
6/96 = 6 × 1/96 × 1 = 6/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
21/24 = 21 × 4/24 × 4 = 84/96 - Add the two like fractions:
6/96 + 84/96 = 6 + 84/96 = 90/96 - 90/96 simplified gives 15/16
- So, 6/96 + 21/24 = 15/16
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