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Add 16/42 and 72/96

16/42 + 72/96 is 95/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    16/42 = 16 × 16/42 × 16 = 256/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    72/96 = 72 × 7/96 × 7 = 504/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/672 + 504/672 = 256 + 504/672 = 760/672
  5. 760/672 simplified gives 95/84
  6. So, 16/42 + 72/96 = 95/84
    In mixed form: 111/84

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