Add 12/96 and 42/9, Solve 12/96 + 4 6/9 as a fraction

Add 12/96 and 42/9

1^st number: 12/96, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

12/96 + 42/9 is 115/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
12/96 = 12 × 3/96 × 3 = 36/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
42/9 = 42 × 32/9 × 32 = 1344/288
Add the two like fractions:
36/288 + 1344/288 = 36 + 1344/288 = 1380/288
1380/288 simplified gives 115/24
So, 12/96 + 42/9 = 115/24
In mixed form: 419/24

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