Add 10/42 and 75/96
10/42 + 75/96 is 685/672.
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,
75/96 = 75 × 7/96 × 7 = 525/672 - Add the two like fractions:
160/672 + 525/672 = 160 + 525/672 = 685/672 - So, 10/42 + 75/96 = 685/672
In mixed form: 113/672
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