Add 21/96 and 21/5, Solve 21/96 + 4 1/5 as a fraction

Add 21/96 and 21/5

1^st number: 21/96, 2^nd number: 4 1/5

21/96 + 21/5 is 707/160.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 5 is 480

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
21/96 = 21 × 5/96 × 5 = 105/480
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
21/5 = 21 × 96/5 × 96 = 2016/480
Add the two like fractions:
105/480 + 2016/480 = 105 + 2016/480 = 2121/480
2121/480 simplified gives 707/160
So, 21/96 + 21/5 = 707/160
In mixed form: 467/160

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