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Add 5/21 and 84/96

5/21 + 84/96 is 187/168.

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,
    5/21 = 5 × 32/21 × 32 = 160/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    84/96 = 84 × 7/96 × 7 = 588/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/672 + 588/672 = 160 + 588/672 = 748/672
  5. 748/672 simplified gives 187/168
  6. So, 5/21 + 84/96 = 187/168
    In mixed form: 119/168

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