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Add 6/96 and 21/9

1^st number: 6/96, 2^nd number: 2 3/9

6/96 + 21/9 is 115/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 9 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   6/96 = 6 × 3/96 × 3 = 18/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   21/9 = 21 × 32/9 × 32 = 672/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/288 + 672/288 = 18 + 672/288 = 690/288
5. 690/288 simplified gives 115/48
6. So, 6/96 + 21/9 = 115/48
   In mixed form: 219/48

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