Add 96/21 and 14/24, Solve 4 12/21 + 14/24 as a fraction

Add 96/21 and 14/24

1^st number: 4 12/21, 2^nd number: 14/24

96/21 + 14/24 is 433/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
96/21 = 96 × 8/21 × 8 = 768/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168
Add the two like fractions:
768/168 + 98/168 = 768 + 98/168 = 866/168
866/168 simplified gives 433/84
So, 96/21 + 14/24 = 433/84
In mixed form: 513/84

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