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Add 9/96 and 24/42

9/96 + 24/42 is 149/224.

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,
    9/96 = 9 × 7/96 × 7 = 63/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    24/42 = 24 × 16/42 × 16 = 384/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/672 + 384/672 = 63 + 384/672 = 447/672
  5. 447/672 simplified gives 149/224
  6. So, 9/96 + 24/42 = 149/224

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