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Add 12/21 and 36/96

12/21 + 36/96 is 53/56.

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,
    12/21 = 12 × 32/21 × 32 = 384/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    36/96 = 36 × 7/96 × 7 = 252/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/672 + 252/672 = 384 + 252/672 = 636/672
  5. 636/672 simplified gives 53/56
  6. So, 12/21 + 36/96 = 53/56

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