Add 4/8 and 42/96
4/8 + 42/96 is 15/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
4/8 = 4 × 12/8 × 12 = 48/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96 - Add the two like fractions:
48/96 + 42/96 = 48 + 42/96 = 90/96 - 90/96 simplified gives 15/16
- So, 4/8 + 42/96 = 15/16
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