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Add 2/96 and 2/21

2/96 + 2/21 is 13/112.

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,
    2/96 = 2 × 7/96 × 7 = 14/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    2/21 = 2 × 32/21 × 32 = 64/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/672 + 64/672 = 14 + 64/672 = 78/672
  5. 78/672 simplified gives 13/112
  6. So, 2/96 + 2/21 = 13/112

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