Add 72/96 and 14/42
72/96 + 14/42 is 13/12.
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,
72/96 = 72 × 7/96 × 7 = 504/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
14/42 = 14 × 16/42 × 16 = 224/672 - Add the two like fractions:
504/672 + 224/672 = 504 + 224/672 = 728/672 - 728/672 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 72/96 + 14/42 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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