Add 4/96 and 42/81
4/96 + 42/81 is 121/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 81 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
4/96 = 4 × 27/96 × 27 = 108/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
42/81 = 42 × 32/81 × 32 = 1344/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
108/2592 + 1344/2592 = 108 + 1344/2592 = 1452/2592 - 1452/2592 simplified gives 121/216
- So, 4/96 + 42/81 = 121/216
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