Add 10/42 and 1/96
10/42 + 1/96 is 167/672.
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,
10/42 = 10 × 16/42 × 16 = 160/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
1/96 = 1 × 7/96 × 7 = 7/672 - Add the two like fractions:
160/672 + 7/672 = 160 + 7/672 = 167/672 - So, 10/42 + 1/96 = 167/672
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