Answers

Add 96/42 and 1/80

1^st number: 2 12/42, 2^nd number: 1/80

96/42 + 1/80 is 1287/560.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
   96/42 = 96 × 40/42 × 40 = 3840/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   1/80 = 1 × 21/80 × 21 = 21/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3840/1680 + 21/1680 = 3840 + 21/1680 = 3861/1680
5. 3861/1680 simplified gives 1287/560
6. So, 96/42 + 1/80 = 1287/560
   In mixed form: 2167/560

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁹⁶/₄₂+²/₈₀ ⁹⁶/₈₄+¹/₈₀ ⁹⁶/₄₂+³/₈₀ ⁹⁶/₄₂+⁵/₈₀ ⁹⁶/₄₂+⁷/₈₀

Add Fractions Calculator