Add 80/96 and 14/42
80/96 + 14/42 is 7/6.
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,
80/96 = 80 × 7/96 × 7 = 560/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
14/42 = 14 × 16/42 × 16 = 224/672 - Add the two like fractions:
560/672 + 224/672 = 560 + 224/672 = 784/672 - 784/672 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 80/96 + 14/42 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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