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Add 5/42 and 10/96

5/42 + 10/96 is 25/112.

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,
    5/42 = 5 × 16/42 × 16 = 80/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    10/96 = 10 × 7/96 × 7 = 70/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/672 + 70/672 = 80 + 70/672 = 150/672
  5. 150/672 simplified gives 25/112
  6. So, 5/42 + 10/96 = 25/112

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