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Add 40/96 and 2/21

40/96 + 2/21 is 43/84.

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,
    40/96 = 40 × 7/96 × 7 = 280/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    2/21 = 2 × 32/21 × 32 = 64/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/672 + 64/672 = 280 + 64/672 = 344/672
  5. 344/672 simplified gives 43/84
  6. So, 40/96 + 2/21 = 43/84

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