Add 10/42 and 56/96
10/42 + 56/96 is 23/28.
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,
56/96 = 56 × 7/96 × 7 = 392/672 - Add the two like fractions:
160/672 + 392/672 = 160 + 392/672 = 552/672 - 552/672 simplified gives 23/28
- So, 10/42 + 56/96 = 23/28
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