Add 96/2 and 98/21, Solve 48 0/2 + 4 14/21 as a fraction

Add 96/2 and 98/21

1^st number: 48 0/2, 2^nd number: 4 14/21

96/2 + 98/21 is 158/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 21 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
96/2 = 96 × 21/2 × 21 = 2016/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
98/21 = 98 × 2/21 × 2 = 196/42
Add the two like fractions:
2016/42 + 196/42 = 2016 + 196/42 = 2212/42
2212/42 simplified gives 158/3
So, 96/2 + 98/21 = 158/3
In mixed form: 522/3

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