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Add 2/96 and 21/72

2/96 + 21/72 is 5/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   2/96 = 2 × 3/96 × 3 = 6/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   21/72 = 21 × 4/72 × 4 = 84/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/288 + 84/288 = 6 + 84/288 = 90/288
5. 90/288 simplified gives 5/16
6. So, 2/96 + 21/72 = 5/16

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