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Add 21/7 and 15/96

1st number: 3 0/7, 2nd number: 15/96

21/7 + 15/96 is 101/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
    21/7 = 21 × 96/7 × 96 = 2016/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    15/96 = 15 × 7/96 × 7 = 105/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/672 + 105/672 = 2016 + 105/672 = 2121/672
  5. 2121/672 simplified gives 101/32
  6. So, 21/7 + 15/96 = 101/32
    In mixed form: 35/32

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