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Add 21/42 and 60/96

21/42 + 60/96 is 9/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    21/42 = 21 × 16/42 × 16 = 336/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/672 + 420/672 = 336 + 420/672 = 756/672
  5. 756/672 simplified gives 9/8
  6. So, 21/42 + 60/96 = 9/8
    In mixed form: 11/8

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