Add 8/21 and 70/96
8/21 + 70/96 is 373/336.
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,
8/21 = 8 × 32/21 × 32 = 256/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
70/96 = 70 × 7/96 × 7 = 490/672 - Add the two like fractions:
256/672 + 490/672 = 256 + 490/672 = 746/672 - 746/672 simplified gives 373/336
- So, 8/21 + 70/96 = 373/336
In mixed form: 137/336
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