Add 25/96 and 42/84
25/96 + 42/84 is 73/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
25/96 = 25 × 7/96 × 7 = 175/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
42/84 = 42 × 8/84 × 8 = 336/672 - Add the two like fractions:
175/672 + 336/672 = 175 + 336/672 = 511/672 - 511/672 simplified gives 73/96
- So, 25/96 + 42/84 = 73/96
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