Add 3/42 and 54/96
3/42 + 54/96 is 71/112.
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,
54/96 = 54 × 7/96 × 7 = 378/672 - Add the two like fractions:
48/672 + 378/672 = 48 + 378/672 = 426/672 - 426/672 simplified gives 71/112
- So, 3/42 + 54/96 = 71/112
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