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Add 96/8 and 4/21

1st number: 12 0/8, 2nd number: 4/21

96/8 + 4/21 is 256/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 21 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    96/8 = 96 × 21/8 × 21 = 2016/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    4/21 = 4 × 8/21 × 8 = 32/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/168 + 32/168 = 2016 + 32/168 = 2048/168
  5. 2048/168 simplified gives 256/21
  6. So, 96/8 + 4/21 = 256/21
    In mixed form: 124/21

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