Add 96/81 and 49/84
1st number: 1 15/81, 2nd number: 49/84
96/81 + 49/84 is 191/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 84 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
96/81 = 96 × 28/81 × 28 = 2688/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
49/84 = 49 × 27/84 × 27 = 1323/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/2268 + 1323/2268 = 2688 + 1323/2268 = 4011/2268 - 4011/2268 simplified gives 191/108
- So, 96/81 + 49/84 = 191/108
In mixed form: 183/108
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