Add 84/96 and 25/42
84/96 + 25/42 is 247/168.
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,
84/96 = 84 × 7/96 × 7 = 588/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
25/42 = 25 × 16/42 × 16 = 400/672 - Add the two like fractions:
588/672 + 400/672 = 588 + 400/672 = 988/672 - 988/672 simplified gives 247/168
- So, 84/96 + 25/42 = 247/168
In mixed form: 179/168
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