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Add 96/21 and 12/6

1st number: 4 12/21, 2nd number: 2 0/6

96/21 + 12/6 is 46/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 6 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    96/21 = 96 × 2/21 × 2 = 192/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    12/6 = 12 × 7/6 × 7 = 84/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/42 + 84/42 = 192 + 84/42 = 276/42
  5. 276/42 simplified gives 46/7
  6. So, 96/21 + 12/6 = 46/7
    In mixed form: 64/7

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