Add 9/21 and 21/96
9/21 + 21/96 is 145/224.
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,
9/21 = 9 × 32/21 × 32 = 288/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
21/96 = 21 × 7/96 × 7 = 147/672 - Add the two like fractions:
288/672 + 147/672 = 288 + 147/672 = 435/672 - 435/672 simplified gives 145/224
- So, 9/21 + 21/96 = 145/224
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