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Add 42/96 and 8/63

42/96 + 8/63 is 569/1008.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
    42/96 = 42 × 21/96 × 21 = 882/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    8/63 = 8 × 32/63 × 32 = 256/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/2016 + 256/2016 = 882 + 256/2016 = 1138/2016
  5. 1138/2016 simplified gives 569/1008
  6. So, 42/96 + 8/63 = 569/1008

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