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Add 6/28 and 42/96

6/28 + 42/96 is 73/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
    6/28 = 6 × 24/28 × 24 = 144/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    42/96 = 42 × 7/96 × 7 = 294/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/672 + 294/672 = 144 + 294/672 = 438/672
  5. 438/672 simplified gives 73/112
  6. So, 6/28 + 42/96 = 73/112

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