Add 10/6 and 42/96
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 42/96
10/6 + 42/96 is 101/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
10/6 = 10 × 16/6 × 16 = 160/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96 - Add the two like fractions:
160/96 + 42/96 = 160 + 42/96 = 202/96 - 202/96 simplified gives 101/48
- So, 10/6 + 42/96 = 101/48
In mixed form: 25/48
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