Add 70/21 and 27/96, Solve 3 7/21 + 27/96 as a fraction

Add 70/21 and 27/96

1^st number: 3 7/21, 2^nd number: 27/96

70/21 + 27/96 is 347/96.

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,
70/21 = 70 × 32/21 × 32 = 2240/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
27/96 = 27 × 7/96 × 7 = 189/672
Add the two like fractions:
2240/672 + 189/672 = 2240 + 189/672 = 2429/672
2429/672 simplified gives 347/96
So, 70/21 + 27/96 = 347/96
In mixed form: 359/96

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