Add 42/14 and 45/96
1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 45/96
42/14 + 45/96 is 111/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
42/14 = 42 × 48/14 × 48 = 2016/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
45/96 = 45 × 7/96 × 7 = 315/672 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/672 + 315/672 = 2016 + 315/672 = 2331/672 - 2331/672 simplified gives 111/32
- So, 42/14 + 45/96 = 111/32
In mixed form: 315/32
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