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Add 21/7 and 36/96

1st number: 3 0/7, 2nd number: 36/96

21/7 + 36/96 is 27/8.

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,
    36/96 = 36 × 7/96 × 7 = 252/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/672 + 252/672 = 2016 + 252/672 = 2268/672
  5. 2268/672 simplified gives 27/8
  6. So, 21/7 + 36/96 = 27/8
    In mixed form: 33/8

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