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Add 8/96 and 42/3

1st number: 8/96, 2nd number: 14 0/3

8/96 + 42/3 is 169/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 3 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    8/96 = 8 × 1/96 × 1 = 8/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    42/3 = 42 × 32/3 × 32 = 1344/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/96 + 1344/96 = 8 + 1344/96 = 1352/96
  5. 1352/96 simplified gives 169/12
  6. So, 8/96 + 42/3 = 169/12
    In mixed form: 141/12

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