Add 72/42 and 28/96, Solve 1 30/42 + 28/96 as a fraction

Add 72/42 and 28/96

1^st number: 1 30/42, 2^nd number: 28/96

72/42 + 28/96 is 337/168.

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,
72/42 = 72 × 16/42 × 16 = 1152/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672
Add the two like fractions:
1152/672 + 196/672 = 1152 + 196/672 = 1348/672
1348/672 simplified gives 337/168
So, 72/42 + 28/96 = 337/168
In mixed form: 21/168

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