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Add 10/21 and 90/96

10/21 + 90/96 is 475/336.

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,
    90/96 = 90 × 7/96 × 7 = 630/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/672 + 630/672 = 320 + 630/672 = 950/672
  5. 950/672 simplified gives 475/336
  6. So, 10/21 + 90/96 = 475/336
    In mixed form: 1139/336

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