Add 96/21 and 7/24
1st number: 4 12/21, 2nd number: 7/24
96/21 + 7/24 is 817/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168 - Add the two like fractions:
768/168 + 49/168 = 768 + 49/168 = 817/168 - So, 96/21 + 7/24 = 817/168
In mixed form: 4145/168
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