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Add 63/21 and 27/96

1st number: 3 0/21, 2nd number: 27/96

63/21 + 27/96 is 105/32.

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,
    63/21 = 63 × 32/21 × 32 = 2016/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    27/96 = 27 × 7/96 × 7 = 189/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/672 + 189/672 = 2016 + 189/672 = 2205/672
  5. 2205/672 simplified gives 105/32
  6. So, 63/21 + 27/96 = 105/32
    In mixed form: 39/32

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