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Add 16/96 and 14/42

16/96 + 14/42 is 1/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    16/96 = 16 × 7/96 × 7 = 112/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    14/42 = 14 × 16/42 × 16 = 224/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/672 + 224/672 = 112 + 224/672 = 336/672
  5. 336/672 simplified gives 1/2
  6. So, 16/96 + 14/42 = 1/2

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