Add 96/10 and 15/21
1st number: 9 6/10, 2nd number: 15/21
96/10 + 15/21 is 361/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
96/10 = 96 × 21/10 × 21 = 2016/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
15/21 = 15 × 10/21 × 10 = 150/210 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/210 + 150/210 = 2016 + 150/210 = 2166/210 - 2166/210 simplified gives 361/35
- So, 96/10 + 15/21 = 361/35
In mixed form: 1011/35
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