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Add 25/21 and 60/96

1st number: 1 4/21, 2nd number: 60/96

25/21 + 60/96 is 305/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    25/21 = 25 × 32/21 × 32 = 800/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/672 + 420/672 = 800 + 420/672 = 1220/672
  5. 1220/672 simplified gives 305/168
  6. So, 25/21 + 60/96 = 305/168
    In mixed form: 1137/168

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