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Add 6/21 and 45/96

6/21 + 45/96 is 169/224.

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,
    45/96 = 45 × 7/96 × 7 = 315/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/672 + 315/672 = 192 + 315/672 = 507/672
  5. 507/672 simplified gives 169/224
  6. So, 6/21 + 45/96 = 169/224

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