Add 48/21 and 21/96, Solve 2 6/21 + 21/96 as a fraction

Add 48/21 and 21/96

1^st number: 2 6/21, 2^nd number: 21/96

48/21 + 21/96 is 561/224.

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,
48/21 = 48 × 32/21 × 32 = 1536/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
21/96 = 21 × 7/96 × 7 = 147/672
Add the two like fractions:
1536/672 + 147/672 = 1536 + 147/672 = 1683/672
1683/672 simplified gives 561/224
So, 48/21 + 21/96 = 561/224
In mixed form: 2113/224

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