Add 96/4 and 15/21
1st number: 24 0/4, 2nd number: 15/21
96/4 + 15/21 is 173/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
96/4 = 96 × 21/4 × 21 = 2016/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
15/21 = 15 × 4/21 × 4 = 60/84 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/84 + 60/84 = 2016 + 60/84 = 2076/84 - 2076/84 simplified gives 173/7
- So, 96/4 + 15/21 = 173/7
In mixed form: 245/7
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