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Add 21/35 and 4/96

21/35 + 4/96 is 77/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    21/35 = 21 × 96/35 × 96 = 2016/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    4/96 = 4 × 35/96 × 35 = 140/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/3360 + 140/3360 = 2016 + 140/3360 = 2156/3360
  5. 2156/3360 simplified gives 77/120
  6. So, 21/35 + 4/96 = 77/120

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