Add 24/3 and 21/96
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 21/96
24/3 + 21/96 is 263/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
24/3 = 24 × 32/3 × 32 = 768/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
21/96 = 21 × 1/96 × 1 = 21/96 - Add the two like fractions:
768/96 + 21/96 = 768 + 21/96 = 789/96 - 789/96 simplified gives 263/32
- So, 24/3 + 21/96 = 263/32
In mixed form: 87/32
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