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Add 24/96 and 21/49

24/96 + 21/49 is 19/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    24/96 = 24 × 49/96 × 49 = 1176/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
    21/49 = 21 × 96/49 × 96 = 2016/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/4704 + 2016/4704 = 1176 + 2016/4704 = 3192/4704
  5. 3192/4704 simplified gives 19/28
  6. So, 24/96 + 21/49 = 19/28

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