Add 3/42 and 3/96
3/42 + 3/96 is 23/224.
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,
3/42 = 3 × 16/42 × 16 = 48/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
3/96 = 3 × 7/96 × 7 = 21/672 - Add the two like fractions:
48/672 + 21/672 = 48 + 21/672 = 69/672 - 69/672 simplified gives 23/224
- So, 3/42 + 3/96 = 23/224
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