Add 1/96 and 2/42
1/96 + 2/42 is 13/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
1/96 = 1 × 7/96 × 7 = 7/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
2/42 = 2 × 16/42 × 16 = 32/672 - Add the two like fractions:
7/672 + 32/672 = 7 + 32/672 = 39/672 - 39/672 simplified gives 13/224
- So, 1/96 + 2/42 = 13/224
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