Add 8/96 and 9/42
8/96 + 9/42 is 25/84.
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,
8/96 = 8 × 7/96 × 7 = 56/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
9/42 = 9 × 16/42 × 16 = 144/672 - Add the two like fractions:
56/672 + 144/672 = 56 + 144/672 = 200/672 - 200/672 simplified gives 25/84
- So, 8/96 + 9/42 = 25/84
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