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Add 10/21 and 96/48

1^st number: 10/21, 2^nd number: 2 0/48

10/21 + 96/48 is 52/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
   10/21 = 10 × 16/21 × 16 = 160/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   96/48 = 96 × 7/48 × 7 = 672/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/336 + 672/336 = 160 + 672/336 = 832/336
5. 832/336 simplified gives 52/21
6. So, 10/21 + 96/48 = 52/21
   In mixed form: 210/21

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