Add 40/21 and 21/96, Solve 1 19/21 + 21/96 as a fraction

Add 40/21 and 21/96

1^st number: 1 19/21, 2^nd number: 21/96

40/21 + 21/96 is 1427/672.

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,
40/21 = 40 × 32/21 × 32 = 1280/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
21/96 = 21 × 7/96 × 7 = 147/672
Add the two like fractions:
1280/672 + 147/672 = 1280 + 147/672 = 1427/672
So, 40/21 + 21/96 = 1427/672
In mixed form: 283/672

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