Add 12/96 and 42/27
1st number: 12/96, 2nd number: 1 15/27
12/96 + 42/27 is 121/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
12/96 = 12 × 9/96 × 9 = 108/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
42/27 = 42 × 32/27 × 32 = 1344/864 - Add the two like fractions:
108/864 + 1344/864 = 108 + 1344/864 = 1452/864 - 1452/864 simplified gives 121/72
- So, 12/96 + 42/27 = 121/72
In mixed form: 149/72
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