Add 50/42 and 20/96
1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 20/96
50/42 + 20/96 is 235/168.
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,
50/42 = 50 × 16/42 × 16 = 800/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
20/96 = 20 × 7/96 × 7 = 140/672 - Add the two like fractions:
800/672 + 140/672 = 800 + 140/672 = 940/672 - 940/672 simplified gives 235/168
- So, 50/42 + 20/96 = 235/168
In mixed form: 167/168
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