Add 12/96 and 4/21, Solve 12/96 + 4/21 as a fraction

Add 12/96 and 4/21

12/96 + 4/21 is 53/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 21 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
12/96 = 12 × 7/96 × 7 = 84/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
4/21 = 4 × 32/21 × 32 = 128/672
Add the two like fractions:
84/672 + 128/672 = 84 + 128/672 = 212/672
212/672 simplified gives 53/168
So, 12/96 + 4/21 = 53/168

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