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Add 2/96 and 21/63

2/96 + 21/63 is 17/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   2/96 = 2 × 21/96 × 21 = 42/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   21/63 = 21 × 32/63 × 32 = 672/2016
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/2016 + 672/2016 = 42 + 672/2016 = 714/2016
5. 714/2016 simplified gives 17/48
6. So, 2/96 + 21/63 = 17/48

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