Add 8/96 and 21/72
8/96 + 21/72 is 3/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
8/96 = 8 × 3/96 × 3 = 24/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
21/72 = 21 × 4/72 × 4 = 84/288 - Add the two like fractions:
24/288 + 84/288 = 24 + 84/288 = 108/288 - 108/288 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 8/96 + 21/72 = 3/8
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