Add 98/96 and 21/54, Solve 1 2/96 + 21/54 as a fraction

Add 98/96 and 21/54

1^st number: 1 2/96, 2^nd number: 21/54

98/96 + 21/54 is 203/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 54 is 864

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
98/96 = 98 × 9/96 × 9 = 882/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
21/54 = 21 × 16/54 × 16 = 336/864
Add the two like fractions:
882/864 + 336/864 = 882 + 336/864 = 1218/864
1218/864 simplified gives 203/144
So, 98/96 + 21/54 = 203/144
In mixed form: 159/144

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