Add 12/96 and 28/42
12/96 + 28/42 is 19/24.
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,
12/96 = 12 × 7/96 × 7 = 84/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
28/42 = 28 × 16/42 × 16 = 448/672 - Add the two like fractions:
84/672 + 448/672 = 84 + 448/672 = 532/672 - 532/672 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 12/96 + 28/42 = 19/24
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