Add 96/21 and 98/24
1st number: 4 12/21, 2nd number: 4 2/24
96/21 + 98/24 is 727/84.
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,
98/24 = 98 × 7/24 × 7 = 686/168 - Add the two like fractions:
768/168 + 686/168 = 768 + 686/168 = 1454/168 - 1454/168 simplified gives 727/84
- So, 96/21 + 98/24 = 727/84
In mixed form: 855/84
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