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Add 1/42 and 5/96

1/42 + 5/96 is 17/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    1/42 = 1 × 16/42 × 16 = 16/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/672 + 35/672 = 16 + 35/672 = 51/672
  5. 51/672 simplified gives 17/224
  6. So, 1/42 + 5/96 = 17/224

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