Add 12/28 and 42/96
12/28 + 42/96 is 97/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
12/28 = 12 × 24/28 × 24 = 288/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
42/96 = 42 × 7/96 × 7 = 294/672 - Add the two like fractions:
288/672 + 294/672 = 288 + 294/672 = 582/672 - 582/672 simplified gives 97/112
- So, 12/28 + 42/96 = 97/112
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