Add 4/6 and 42/96
4/6 + 42/96 is 53/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
4/6 = 4 × 16/6 × 16 = 64/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96 - Add the two like fractions:
64/96 + 42/96 = 64 + 42/96 = 106/96 - 106/96 simplified gives 53/48
- So, 4/6 + 42/96 = 53/48
In mixed form: 15/48
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