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Add 49/42 and 90/96

1st number: 1 7/42, 2nd number: 90/96

49/42 + 90/96 is 101/48.

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,
    49/42 = 49 × 16/42 × 16 = 784/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    90/96 = 90 × 7/96 × 7 = 630/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/672 + 630/672 = 784 + 630/672 = 1414/672
  5. 1414/672 simplified gives 101/48
  6. So, 49/42 + 90/96 = 101/48
    In mixed form: 25/48

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