Add 8/3 and 21/96
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 21/96
8/3 + 21/96 is 277/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
8/3 = 8 × 32/3 × 32 = 256/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
21/96 = 21 × 1/96 × 1 = 21/96 - Add the two like fractions:
256/96 + 21/96 = 256 + 21/96 = 277/96 - So, 8/3 + 21/96 = 277/96
In mixed form: 285/96
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