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Add 16/21 and 42/96

16/21 + 42/96 is 403/336.

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,
    16/21 = 16 × 32/21 × 32 = 512/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    42/96 = 42 × 7/96 × 7 = 294/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/672 + 294/672 = 512 + 294/672 = 806/672
  5. 806/672 simplified gives 403/336
  6. So, 16/21 + 42/96 = 403/336
    In mixed form: 167/336

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