Add 60/42 and 35/96, Solve 1 18/42 + 35/96 as a fraction

Add 60/42 and 35/96

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 35/96

60/42 + 35/96 is 1205/672.

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,
60/42 = 60 × 16/42 × 16 = 960/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
35/96 = 35 × 7/96 × 7 = 245/672
Add the two like fractions:
960/672 + 245/672 = 960 + 245/672 = 1205/672
So, 60/42 + 35/96 = 1205/672
In mixed form: 1533/672

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