Add 6/7 and 42/96
6/7 + 42/96 is 145/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
6/7 = 6 × 96/7 × 96 = 576/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
42/96 = 42 × 7/96 × 7 = 294/672 - Add the two like fractions:
576/672 + 294/672 = 576 + 294/672 = 870/672 - 870/672 simplified gives 145/112
- So, 6/7 + 42/96 = 145/112
In mixed form: 133/112
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