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Add 7/21 and 5/96

7/21 + 5/96 is 37/96.

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,
    7/21 = 7 × 32/21 × 32 = 224/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/672 + 35/672 = 224 + 35/672 = 259/672
  5. 259/672 simplified gives 37/96
  6. So, 7/21 + 5/96 = 37/96

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