Add 9/42 and 20/96
9/42 + 20/96 is 71/168.
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,
20/96 = 20 × 7/96 × 7 = 140/672 - Add the two like fractions:
144/672 + 140/672 = 144 + 140/672 = 284/672 - 284/672 simplified gives 71/168
- So, 9/42 + 20/96 = 71/168
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