Add 4/96 and 42/27, Solve 4/96 + 1 15/27 as a fraction

Add 4/96 and 42/27

1^st number: 4/96, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

4/96 + 42/27 is 115/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
4/96 = 4 × 9/96 × 9 = 36/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
42/27 = 42 × 32/27 × 32 = 1344/864
Add the two like fractions:
36/864 + 1344/864 = 36 + 1344/864 = 1380/864
1380/864 simplified gives 115/72
So, 4/96 + 42/27 = 115/72
In mixed form: 143/72

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