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Add 8/21 and 70/96

8/21 + 70/96 is 373/336.

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,
    8/21 = 8 × 32/21 × 32 = 256/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    70/96 = 70 × 7/96 × 7 = 490/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/672 + 490/672 = 256 + 490/672 = 746/672
  5. 746/672 simplified gives 373/336
  6. So, 8/21 + 70/96 = 373/336
    In mixed form: 137/336

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