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Add 25/42 and 28/96

25/42 + 28/96 is 149/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    25/42 = 25 × 16/42 × 16 = 400/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/672 + 196/672 = 400 + 196/672 = 596/672
  5. 596/672 simplified gives 149/168
  6. So, 25/42 + 28/96 = 149/168

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