Add 5/96 and 30/42
5/96 + 30/42 is 515/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
30/42 = 30 × 16/42 × 16 = 480/672 - Add the two like fractions:
35/672 + 480/672 = 35 + 480/672 = 515/672 - So, 5/96 + 30/42 = 515/672
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