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Add 56/35 and 21/96

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 21/96

56/35 + 21/96 is 291/160.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
   56/35 = 56 × 96/35 × 96 = 5376/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   21/96 = 21 × 35/96 × 35 = 735/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5376/3360 + 735/3360 = 5376 + 735/3360 = 6111/3360
5. 6111/3360 simplified gives 291/160
6. So, 56/35 + 21/96 = 291/160
   In mixed form: 1131/160

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