Add 96/8 and 5/42, Solve 12 0/8 + 5/42 as a fraction

Add 96/8 and 5/42

1^st number: 12 0/8, 2^nd number: 5/42

96/8 + 5/42 is 509/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 42 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
96/8 = 96 × 21/8 × 21 = 2016/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
5/42 = 5 × 4/42 × 4 = 20/168
Add the two like fractions:
2016/168 + 20/168 = 2016 + 20/168 = 2036/168
2036/168 simplified gives 509/42
So, 96/8 + 5/42 = 509/42
In mixed form: 125/42

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