Add 2/96 and 42/24
1st number: 2/96, 2nd number: 1 18/24
2/96 + 42/24 is 85/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
42/24 = 42 × 4/24 × 4 = 168/96 - Add the two like fractions:
2/96 + 168/96 = 2 + 168/96 = 170/96 - 170/96 simplified gives 85/48
- So, 2/96 + 42/24 = 85/48
In mixed form: 137/48
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/96+42/24 2/96+84/24 2/96+42/48 6/96+42/24 2/96+42/72 10/96+42/24 14/96+42/24