Add 2/42 and 7/96
2/42 + 7/96 is 27/224.
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,
2/42 = 2 × 16/42 × 16 = 32/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
7/96 = 7 × 7/96 × 7 = 49/672 - Add the two like fractions:
32/672 + 49/672 = 32 + 49/672 = 81/672 - 81/672 simplified gives 27/224
- So, 2/42 + 7/96 = 27/224
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