Add 2/35 and 96/21, Solve 2/35 + 4 12/21 as a fraction

Add 2/35 and 96/21

1^st number: 2/35, 2^nd number: 4 12/21

2/35 + 96/21 is 162/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 21 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
2/35 = 2 × 3/35 × 3 = 6/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
96/21 = 96 × 5/21 × 5 = 480/105
Add the two like fractions:
6/105 + 480/105 = 6 + 480/105 = 486/105
486/105 simplified gives 162/35
So, 2/35 + 96/21 = 162/35
In mixed form: 422/35

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