Add 9/42 and 2/96
9/42 + 2/96 is 79/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/42 = 9 × 16/42 × 16 = 144/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
2/96 = 2 × 7/96 × 7 = 14/672 - Add the two like fractions:
144/672 + 14/672 = 144 + 14/672 = 158/672 - 158/672 simplified gives 79/336
- So, 9/42 + 2/96 = 79/336
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