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Add 8/96 and 21/72

8/96 + 21/72 is 3/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 72 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    8/96 = 8 × 3/96 × 3 = 24/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    21/72 = 21 × 4/72 × 4 = 84/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/288 + 84/288 = 24 + 84/288 = 108/288
  5. 108/288 simplified gives 3/8
  6. So, 8/96 + 21/72 = 3/8

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