Add 96/8 and 14/21
1st number: 12 0/8, 2nd number: 14/21
96/8 + 14/21 is 38/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
96/8 = 96 × 21/8 × 21 = 2016/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
14/21 = 14 × 8/21 × 8 = 112/168 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/168 + 112/168 = 2016 + 112/168 = 2128/168 - 2128/168 simplified gives 38/3
- So, 96/8 + 14/21 = 38/3
In mixed form: 122/3
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