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Add 1/96 and 2/42

1/96 + 2/42 is 13/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 42 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    1/96 = 1 × 7/96 × 7 = 7/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    2/42 = 2 × 16/42 × 16 = 32/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/672 + 32/672 = 7 + 32/672 = 39/672
  5. 39/672 simplified gives 13/224
  6. So, 1/96 + 2/42 = 13/224

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