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Add 63/7 and 21/96

1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 21/96

63/7 + 21/96 is 295/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
    63/7 = 63 × 96/7 × 96 = 6048/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    21/96 = 21 × 7/96 × 7 = 147/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6048/672 + 147/672 = 6048 + 147/672 = 6195/672
  5. 6195/672 simplified gives 295/32
  6. So, 63/7 + 21/96 = 295/32
    In mixed form: 97/32

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