Add 14/42 and 90/96
14/42 + 90/96 is 61/48.
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,
90/96 = 90 × 7/96 × 7 = 630/672 - Add the two like fractions:
224/672 + 630/672 = 224 + 630/672 = 854/672 - 854/672 simplified gives 61/48
- So, 14/42 + 90/96 = 61/48
In mixed form: 113/48
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