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Add 5/96 and 10/42

5/96 + 10/42 is 65/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 42 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    10/42 = 10 × 16/42 × 16 = 160/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/672 + 160/672 = 35 + 160/672 = 195/672
  5. 195/672 simplified gives 65/224
  6. So, 5/96 + 10/42 = 65/224

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