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Add 28/42 and 20/96

28/42 + 20/96 is 7/8.

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,
    28/42 = 28 × 16/42 × 16 = 448/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    20/96 = 20 × 7/96 × 7 = 140/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/672 + 140/672 = 448 + 140/672 = 588/672
  5. 588/672 simplified gives 7/8
  6. So, 28/42 + 20/96 = 7/8

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