Add 7/42 and 14/96
7/42 + 14/96 is 5/16.
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,
7/42 = 7 × 16/42 × 16 = 112/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
14/96 = 14 × 7/96 × 7 = 98/672 - Add the two like fractions:
112/672 + 98/672 = 112 + 98/672 = 210/672 - 210/672 simplified gives 5/16
- So, 7/42 + 14/96 = 5/16
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