Add 7/21 and 6/96
7/21 + 6/96 is 19/48.
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,
7/21 = 7 × 32/21 × 32 = 224/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
6/96 = 6 × 7/96 × 7 = 42/672 - Add the two like fractions:
224/672 + 42/672 = 224 + 42/672 = 266/672 - 266/672 simplified gives 19/48
- So, 7/21 + 6/96 = 19/48
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