Add 8/42 and 42/96
8/42 + 42/96 is 211/336.
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,
42/96 = 42 × 7/96 × 7 = 294/672 - Add the two like fractions:
128/672 + 294/672 = 128 + 294/672 = 422/672 - 422/672 simplified gives 211/336
- So, 8/42 + 42/96 = 211/336
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