Add 24/21 and 18/96, Solve 1 3/21 + 18/96 as a fraction

Add 24/21 and 18/96

1^st number: 1 3/21, 2^nd number: 18/96

24/21 + 18/96 is 149/112.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
24/21 = 24 × 32/21 × 32 = 768/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
18/96 = 18 × 7/96 × 7 = 126/672
Add the two like fractions:
768/672 + 126/672 = 768 + 126/672 = 894/672
894/672 simplified gives 149/112
So, 24/21 + 18/96 = 149/112
In mixed form: 137/112

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