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Add 7/96 and 18/21

7/96 + 18/21 is 625/672.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    7/96 = 7 × 7/96 × 7 = 49/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    18/21 = 18 × 32/21 × 32 = 576/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/672 + 576/672 = 49 + 576/672 = 625/672
  5. So, 7/96 + 18/21 = 625/672

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