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Add 21/96 and 12/70

21/96 + 12/70 is 437/1120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    21/96 = 21 × 35/96 × 35 = 735/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    12/70 = 12 × 48/70 × 48 = 576/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/3360 + 576/3360 = 735 + 576/3360 = 1311/3360
  5. 1311/3360 simplified gives 437/1120
  6. So, 21/96 + 12/70 = 437/1120

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