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Add 4/42 and 42/96

4/42 + 42/96 is 179/336.

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,
    4/42 = 4 × 16/42 × 16 = 64/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    42/96 = 42 × 7/96 × 7 = 294/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/672 + 294/672 = 64 + 294/672 = 358/672
  5. 358/672 simplified gives 179/336
  6. So, 4/42 + 42/96 = 179/336

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