Add 32/42 and 21/96
32/42 + 21/96 is 659/672.
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,
32/42 = 32 × 16/42 × 16 = 512/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
21/96 = 21 × 7/96 × 7 = 147/672 - Add the two like fractions:
512/672 + 147/672 = 512 + 147/672 = 659/672 - So, 32/42 + 21/96 = 659/672
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