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Add 21/96 and 6/28

21/96 + 6/28 is 97/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 28 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    21/96 = 21 × 7/96 × 7 = 147/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
    6/28 = 6 × 24/28 × 24 = 144/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/672 + 144/672 = 147 + 144/672 = 291/672
  5. 291/672 simplified gives 97/224
  6. So, 21/96 + 6/28 = 97/224

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