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Add 36/96 and 15/21

36/96 + 15/21 is 61/56.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    36/96 = 36 × 7/96 × 7 = 252/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    15/21 = 15 × 32/21 × 32 = 480/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/672 + 480/672 = 252 + 480/672 = 732/672
  5. 732/672 simplified gives 61/56
  6. So, 36/96 + 15/21 = 61/56
    In mixed form: 15/56

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