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Add 18/21 and 40/96

18/21 + 40/96 is 107/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    18/21 = 18 × 32/21 × 32 = 576/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    40/96 = 40 × 7/96 × 7 = 280/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/672 + 280/672 = 576 + 280/672 = 856/672
  5. 856/672 simplified gives 107/84
  6. So, 18/21 + 40/96 = 107/84
    In mixed form: 123/84

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