Add 84/21 and 3/96, Solve 4 0/21 + 3/96 as a fraction

Add 84/21 and 3/96

1^st number: 4 0/21, 2^nd number: 3/96

84/21 + 3/96 is 129/32.

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,
84/21 = 84 × 32/21 × 32 = 2688/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
3/96 = 3 × 7/96 × 7 = 21/672
Add the two like fractions:
2688/672 + 21/672 = 2688 + 21/672 = 2709/672
2709/672 simplified gives 129/32
So, 84/21 + 3/96 = 129/32
In mixed form: 41/32

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