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Add 2/96 and 21/56

2/96 + 21/56 is 19/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 56 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 56 × 12 = 672,
    21/56 = 21 × 12/56 × 12 = 252/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/672 + 252/672 = 14 + 252/672 = 266/672
  5. 266/672 simplified gives 19/48
  6. So, 2/96 + 21/56 = 19/48

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