Add 96/8 and 3/21, Solve 12 0/8 + 3/21 as a fraction

Add 96/8 and 3/21

1^st number: 12 0/8, 2^nd number: 3/21

96/8 + 3/21 is 85/7.

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,
3/21 = 3 × 8/21 × 8 = 24/168
Add the two like fractions:
2016/168 + 24/168 = 2016 + 24/168 = 2040/168
2040/168 simplified gives 85/7
So, 96/8 + 3/21 = 85/7
In mixed form: 121/7

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