Add 24/18 and 42/96
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 42/96
24/18 + 42/96 is 85/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
24/18 = 24 × 16/18 × 16 = 384/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
42/96 = 42 × 3/96 × 3 = 126/288 - Add the two like fractions:
384/288 + 126/288 = 384 + 126/288 = 510/288 - 510/288 simplified gives 85/48
- So, 24/18 + 42/96 = 85/48
In mixed form: 137/48
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