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Add 4/96 and 1/21

4/96 + 1/21 is 5/56.

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,
    4/96 = 4 × 7/96 × 7 = 28/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    1/21 = 1 × 32/21 × 32 = 32/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/672 + 32/672 = 28 + 32/672 = 60/672
  5. 60/672 simplified gives 5/56
  6. So, 4/96 + 1/21 = 5/56

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