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Add 6/21 and 10/96

6/21 + 10/96 is 131/336.

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,
    6/21 = 6 × 32/21 × 32 = 192/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    10/96 = 10 × 7/96 × 7 = 70/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/672 + 70/672 = 192 + 70/672 = 262/672
  5. 262/672 simplified gives 131/336
  6. So, 6/21 + 10/96 = 131/336

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