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Add 12/96 and 12/21

12/96 + 12/21 is 39/56.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    12/96 = 12 × 7/96 × 7 = 84/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    12/21 = 12 × 32/21 × 32 = 384/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/672 + 384/672 = 84 + 384/672 = 468/672
  5. 468/672 simplified gives 39/56
  6. So, 12/96 + 12/21 = 39/56

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