Add 96/21 and 27/14
1st number: 4 12/21, 2nd number: 1 13/14
96/21 + 27/14 is 13/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
96/21 = 96 × 2/21 × 2 = 192/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
27/14 = 27 × 3/14 × 3 = 81/42 - Add the two like fractions:
192/42 + 81/42 = 192 + 81/42 = 273/42 - 273/42 simplified gives 13/2
- So, 96/21 + 27/14 = 13/2
In mixed form: 61/2
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