Add 4/42 and 8/96
4/42 + 8/96 is 5/28.
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,
4/42 = 4 × 16/42 × 16 = 64/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
8/96 = 8 × 7/96 × 7 = 56/672 - Add the two like fractions:
64/672 + 56/672 = 64 + 56/672 = 120/672 - 120/672 simplified gives 5/28
- So, 4/42 + 8/96 = 5/28
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