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Add 96/56 and 7/21

1^st number: 1 40/56, 2^nd number: 7/21

96/56 + 7/21 is 43/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 21 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   96/56 = 96 × 3/56 × 3 = 288/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   7/21 = 7 × 8/21 × 8 = 56/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/168 + 56/168 = 288 + 56/168 = 344/168
5. 344/168 simplified gives 43/21
6. So, 96/56 + 7/21 = 43/21
   In mixed form: 21/21

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