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Add 70/21 and 1/96

1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 1/96

70/21 + 1/96 is 107/32.

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,
    70/21 = 70 × 32/21 × 32 = 2240/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    1/96 = 1 × 7/96 × 7 = 7/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/672 + 7/672 = 2240 + 7/672 = 2247/672
  5. 2247/672 simplified gives 107/32
  6. So, 70/21 + 1/96 = 107/32
    In mixed form: 311/32

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