Add 18/42 and 10/96
18/42 + 10/96 is 179/336.
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,
18/42 = 18 × 16/42 × 16 = 288/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
10/96 = 10 × 7/96 × 7 = 70/672 - Add the two like fractions:
288/672 + 70/672 = 288 + 70/672 = 358/672 - 358/672 simplified gives 179/336
- So, 18/42 + 10/96 = 179/336
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