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Add 12/96 and 28/42

12/96 + 28/42 is 19/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    12/96 = 12 × 7/96 × 7 = 84/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    28/42 = 28 × 16/42 × 16 = 448/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/672 + 448/672 = 84 + 448/672 = 532/672
  5. 532/672 simplified gives 19/24
  6. So, 12/96 + 28/42 = 19/24

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