Add 24/18 and 21/96
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 21/96
24/18 + 21/96 is 149/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
24/18 = 24 × 16/18 × 16 = 384/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
21/96 = 21 × 3/96 × 3 = 63/288 - Add the two like fractions:
384/288 + 63/288 = 384 + 63/288 = 447/288 - 447/288 simplified gives 149/96
- So, 24/18 + 21/96 = 149/96
In mixed form: 153/96
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