Add 21/96 and 18/21
21/96 + 18/21 is 241/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
21/96 = 21 × 7/96 × 7 = 147/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
18/21 = 18 × 32/21 × 32 = 576/672 - Add the two like fractions:
147/672 + 576/672 = 147 + 576/672 = 723/672 - 723/672 simplified gives 241/224
- So, 21/96 + 18/21 = 241/224
In mixed form: 117/224
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