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Add 42/96 and 75/10

1st number: 42/96, 2nd number: 7 5/10

42/96 + 75/10 is 127/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 10 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    75/10 = 75 × 48/10 × 48 = 3600/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/480 + 3600/480 = 210 + 3600/480 = 3810/480
  5. 3810/480 simplified gives 127/16
  6. So, 42/96 + 75/10 = 127/16
    In mixed form: 715/16

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