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Add 35/42 and 84/96

35/42 + 84/96 is 41/24.

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,
    35/42 = 35 × 16/42 × 16 = 560/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    84/96 = 84 × 7/96 × 7 = 588/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/672 + 588/672 = 560 + 588/672 = 1148/672
  5. 1148/672 simplified gives 41/24
  6. So, 35/42 + 84/96 = 41/24
    In mixed form: 117/24

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