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Add 24/21 and 1/96

1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 1/96

24/21 + 1/96 is 775/672.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    24/21 = 24 × 32/21 × 32 = 768/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    1/96 = 1 × 7/96 × 7 = 7/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/672 + 7/672 = 768 + 7/672 = 775/672
  5. So, 24/21 + 1/96 = 775/672
    In mixed form: 1103/672

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