Add 14/42 and 84/96
14/42 + 84/96 is 29/24.
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,
14/42 = 14 × 16/42 × 16 = 224/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
84/96 = 84 × 7/96 × 7 = 588/672 - Add the two like fractions:
224/672 + 588/672 = 224 + 588/672 = 812/672 - 812/672 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 14/42 + 84/96 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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