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Add 21/96 and 18/21

21/96 + 18/21 is 241/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    21/96 = 21 × 7/96 × 7 = 147/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    18/21 = 18 × 32/21 × 32 = 576/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/672 + 576/672 = 147 + 576/672 = 723/672
  5. 723/672 simplified gives 241/224
  6. So, 21/96 + 18/21 = 241/224
    In mixed form: 117/224

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