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Add 84/96 and 25/42

84/96 + 25/42 is 247/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    84/96 = 84 × 7/96 × 7 = 588/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    25/42 = 25 × 16/42 × 16 = 400/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/672 + 400/672 = 588 + 400/672 = 988/672
  5. 988/672 simplified gives 247/168
  6. So, 84/96 + 25/42 = 247/168
    In mixed form: 179/168

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