Add 49/21 and 60/96, Solve 2 7/21 + 60/96 as a fraction

Add 49/21 and 60/96

1^st number: 2 7/21, 2^nd number: 60/96

49/21 + 60/96 is 71/24.

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,
49/21 = 49 × 32/21 × 32 = 1568/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672
Add the two like fractions:
1568/672 + 420/672 = 1568 + 420/672 = 1988/672
1988/672 simplified gives 71/24
So, 49/21 + 60/96 = 71/24
In mixed form: 223/24

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