Add 28/42 and 42/96, Solve 28/42 + 42/96 as a fraction

Add 28/42 and 42/96

28/42 + 42/96 is 53/48.

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,
28/42 = 28 × 16/42 × 16 = 448/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
42/96 = 42 × 7/96 × 7 = 294/672
Add the two like fractions:
448/672 + 294/672 = 448 + 294/672 = 742/672
742/672 simplified gives 53/48
So, 28/42 + 42/96 = 53/48
In mixed form: 15/48

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