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Add 21/35 and 9/96

21/35 + 9/96 is 111/160.

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,
    9/96 = 9 × 35/96 × 35 = 315/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/3360 + 315/3360 = 2016 + 315/3360 = 2331/3360
  5. 2331/3360 simplified gives 111/160
  6. So, 21/35 + 9/96 = 111/160

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