Add 96/16 and 3/42
1st number: 6 0/16, 2nd number: 3/42
96/16 + 3/42 is 85/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
96/16 = 96 × 21/16 × 21 = 2016/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
3/42 = 3 × 8/42 × 8 = 24/336 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/336 + 24/336 = 2016 + 24/336 = 2040/336 - 2040/336 simplified gives 85/14
- So, 96/16 + 3/42 = 85/14
In mixed form: 61/14
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