Add 96/28 and 3/42, Solve 3 12/28 + 3/42 as a fraction

Add 96/28 and 3/42

1^st number: 3 12/28, 2^nd number: 3/42

96/28 + 3/42 is 7/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 42 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
96/28 = 96 × 3/28 × 3 = 288/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
3/42 = 3 × 2/42 × 2 = 6/84
Add the two like fractions:
288/84 + 6/84 = 288 + 6/84 = 294/84
294/84 simplified gives 7/2
So, 96/28 + 3/42 = 7/2
In mixed form: 31/2

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