Add 60/96 and 4/21
60/96 + 4/21 is 137/168.
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,
60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
4/21 = 4 × 32/21 × 32 = 128/672 - Add the two like fractions:
420/672 + 128/672 = 420 + 128/672 = 548/672 - 548/672 simplified gives 137/168
- So, 60/96 + 4/21 = 137/168
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