Add 1/49 and 42/96
1/49 + 42/96 is 359/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
1/49 = 1 × 96/49 × 96 = 96/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
42/96 = 42 × 49/96 × 49 = 2058/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
96/4704 + 2058/4704 = 96 + 2058/4704 = 2154/4704 - 2154/4704 simplified gives 359/784
- So, 1/49 + 42/96 = 359/784
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