Add 24/96 and 21/49
24/96 + 21/49 is 19/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
24/96 = 24 × 49/96 × 49 = 1176/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
21/49 = 21 × 96/49 × 96 = 2016/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/4704 + 2016/4704 = 1176 + 2016/4704 = 3192/4704 - 3192/4704 simplified gives 19/28
- So, 24/96 + 21/49 = 19/28
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