Add 16/42 and 72/96
16/42 + 72/96 is 95/84.
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,
16/42 = 16 × 16/42 × 16 = 256/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
72/96 = 72 × 7/96 × 7 = 504/672 - Add the two like fractions:
256/672 + 504/672 = 256 + 504/672 = 760/672 - 760/672 simplified gives 95/84
- So, 16/42 + 72/96 = 95/84
In mixed form: 111/84
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