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Add 8/96 and 9/42

8/96 + 9/42 is 25/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    8/96 = 8 × 7/96 × 7 = 56/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    9/42 = 9 × 16/42 × 16 = 144/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/672 + 144/672 = 56 + 144/672 = 200/672
  5. 200/672 simplified gives 25/84
  6. So, 8/96 + 9/42 = 25/84

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