Add 7/96 and 18/42
7/96 + 18/42 is 337/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 42 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
7/96 = 7 × 7/96 × 7 = 49/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
18/42 = 18 × 16/42 × 16 = 288/672 - Add the two like fractions:
49/672 + 288/672 = 49 + 288/672 = 337/672 - So, 7/96 + 18/42 = 337/672
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