Add 24/42 and 40/96
24/42 + 40/96 is 83/84.
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,
24/42 = 24 × 16/42 × 16 = 384/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
40/96 = 40 × 7/96 × 7 = 280/672 - Add the two like fractions:
384/672 + 280/672 = 384 + 280/672 = 664/672 - 664/672 simplified gives 83/84
- So, 24/42 + 40/96 = 83/84
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