Add 7/84 and 7/96
7/84 + 7/96 is 5/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
7/84 = 7 × 8/84 × 8 = 56/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
7/96 = 7 × 7/96 × 7 = 49/672 - Add the two like fractions:
56/672 + 49/672 = 56 + 49/672 = 105/672 - 105/672 simplified gives 5/32
- So, 7/84 + 7/96 = 5/32
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