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Add 16/96 and 42/9

1st number: 16/96, 2nd number: 4 6/9

16/96 + 42/9 is 29/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    16/96 = 16 × 3/96 × 3 = 48/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    42/9 = 42 × 32/9 × 32 = 1344/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/288 + 1344/288 = 48 + 1344/288 = 1392/288
  5. 1392/288 simplified gives 29/6
  6. So, 16/96 + 42/9 = 29/6
    In mixed form: 45/6

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