Add 16/96 and 14/42
16/96 + 14/42 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
16/96 = 16 × 7/96 × 7 = 112/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
14/42 = 14 × 16/42 × 16 = 224/672 - Add the two like fractions:
112/672 + 224/672 = 112 + 224/672 = 336/672 - 336/672 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 16/96 + 14/42 = 1/2
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