Add 8/42 and 12/96
8/42 + 12/96 is 53/168.
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,
8/42 = 8 × 16/42 × 16 = 128/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
12/96 = 12 × 7/96 × 7 = 84/672 - Add the two like fractions:
128/672 + 84/672 = 128 + 84/672 = 212/672 - 212/672 simplified gives 53/168
- So, 8/42 + 12/96 = 53/168
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