Add 42/21 and 18/96, Solve 2 0/21 + 18/96 as a fraction

Add 42/21 and 18/96

1^st number: 2 0/21, 2^nd number: 18/96

42/21 + 18/96 is 35/16.

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,
42/21 = 42 × 32/21 × 32 = 1344/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
18/96 = 18 × 7/96 × 7 = 126/672
Add the two like fractions:
1344/672 + 126/672 = 1344 + 126/672 = 1470/672
1470/672 simplified gives 35/16
So, 42/21 + 18/96 = 35/16
In mixed form: 23/16

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