Add 5/42 and 2/96
5/42 + 2/96 is 47/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
5/42 = 5 × 16/42 × 16 = 80/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
2/96 = 2 × 7/96 × 7 = 14/672 - Add the two like fractions:
80/672 + 14/672 = 80 + 14/672 = 94/672 - 94/672 simplified gives 47/336
- So, 5/42 + 2/96 = 47/336
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