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Add 21/7 and 3/96

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

21/7 + 3/96 is 97/32.

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,
    3/96 = 3 × 7/96 × 7 = 21/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/672 + 21/672 = 2016 + 21/672 = 2037/672
  5. 2037/672 simplified gives 97/32
  6. So, 21/7 + 3/96 = 97/32
    In mixed form: 31/32

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