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Add 36/42 and 30/96

36/42 + 30/96 is 131/112.

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,
    36/42 = 36 × 16/42 × 16 = 576/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    30/96 = 30 × 7/96 × 7 = 210/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/672 + 210/672 = 576 + 210/672 = 786/672
  5. 786/672 simplified gives 131/112
  6. So, 36/42 + 30/96 = 131/112
    In mixed form: 119/112

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