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Add 96/8 and 98/21

1st number: 12 0/8, 2nd number: 4 14/21

96/8 + 98/21 is 50/3.

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,
    98/21 = 98 × 8/21 × 8 = 784/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/168 + 784/168 = 2016 + 784/168 = 2800/168
  5. 2800/168 simplified gives 50/3
  6. So, 96/8 + 98/21 = 50/3
    In mixed form: 162/3

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