Add 96/42 and 14/36, Solve 2 12/42 + 14/36 as a fraction

Add 96/42 and 14/36

1^st number: 2 12/42, 2^nd number: 14/36

96/42 + 14/36 is 337/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 36 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
96/42 = 96 × 6/42 × 6 = 576/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252
Add the two like fractions:
576/252 + 98/252 = 576 + 98/252 = 674/252
674/252 simplified gives 337/126
So, 96/42 + 14/36 = 337/126
In mixed form: 285/126

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