Add 42/12 and 90/96
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 90/96
42/12 + 90/96 is 71/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
42/12 = 42 × 8/12 × 8 = 336/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96 - Add the two like fractions:
336/96 + 90/96 = 336 + 90/96 = 426/96 - 426/96 simplified gives 71/16
- So, 42/12 + 90/96 = 71/16
In mixed form: 47/16
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