Add 1/42 and 2/96
1/42 + 2/96 is 5/112.
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,
2/96 = 2 × 7/96 × 7 = 14/672 - Add the two like fractions:
16/672 + 14/672 = 16 + 14/672 = 30/672 - 30/672 simplified gives 5/112
- So, 1/42 + 2/96 = 5/112
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