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Add 1/96 and 21/12

1st number: 1/96, 2nd number: 1 9/12

1/96 + 21/12 is 169/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 12 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    21/12 = 21 × 8/12 × 8 = 168/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/96 + 168/96 = 1 + 168/96 = 169/96
  5. So, 1/96 + 21/12 = 169/96
    In mixed form: 173/96

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