Add 21/24 and 18/96
21/24 + 18/96 is 17/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
21/24 = 21 × 4/24 × 4 = 84/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
18/96 = 18 × 1/96 × 1 = 18/96 - Add the two like fractions:
84/96 + 18/96 = 84 + 18/96 = 102/96 - 102/96 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 21/24 + 18/96 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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