Add 84/42 and 3/96, Solve 2 0/42 + 3/96 as a fraction

Add 84/42 and 3/96

1^st number: 2 0/42, 2^nd number: 3/96

84/42 + 3/96 is 65/32.

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,
84/42 = 84 × 16/42 × 16 = 1344/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
3/96 = 3 × 7/96 × 7 = 21/672
Add the two like fractions:
1344/672 + 21/672 = 1344 + 21/672 = 1365/672
1365/672 simplified gives 65/32
So, 84/42 + 3/96 = 65/32
In mixed form: 21/32

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