Add 80/42 and 72/96, Solve 1 38/42 + 72/96 as a fraction

Add 80/42 and 72/96

1^st number: 1 38/42, 2^nd number: 72/96

80/42 + 72/96 is 223/84.

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,
80/42 = 80 × 16/42 × 16 = 1280/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
72/96 = 72 × 7/96 × 7 = 504/672
Add the two like fractions:
1280/672 + 504/672 = 1280 + 504/672 = 1784/672
1784/672 simplified gives 223/84
So, 80/42 + 72/96 = 223/84
In mixed form: 255/84

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