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Add 10/21 and 4/96

10/21 + 4/96 is 29/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    10/21 = 10 × 32/21 × 32 = 320/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    4/96 = 4 × 7/96 × 7 = 28/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/672 + 28/672 = 320 + 28/672 = 348/672
  5. 348/672 simplified gives 29/56
  6. So, 10/21 + 4/96 = 29/56

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