Add 1/42 and 6/96
1/42 + 6/96 is 29/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
1/42 = 1 × 16/42 × 16 = 16/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
6/96 = 6 × 7/96 × 7 = 42/672 - Add the two like fractions:
16/672 + 42/672 = 16 + 42/672 = 58/672 - 58/672 simplified gives 29/336
- So, 1/42 + 6/96 = 29/336
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