Add 14/96 and 18/21, Solve 14/96 + 18/21 as a fraction

Add 14/96 and 18/21

14/96 + 18/21 is 337/336.

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,
14/96 = 14 × 7/96 × 7 = 98/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
18/21 = 18 × 32/21 × 32 = 576/672
Add the two like fractions:
98/672 + 576/672 = 98 + 576/672 = 674/672
674/672 simplified gives 337/336
So, 14/96 + 18/21 = 337/336
In mixed form: 11/336

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