Add 72/21 and 60/96
1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 60/96
72/21 + 60/96 is 227/56.
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,
72/21 = 72 × 32/21 × 32 = 2304/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/672 + 420/672 = 2304 + 420/672 = 2724/672 - 2724/672 simplified gives 227/56
- So, 72/21 + 60/96 = 227/56
In mixed form: 43/56
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