Add 42/15 and 18/96
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 18/96
42/15 + 18/96 is 239/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
42/15 = 42 × 32/15 × 32 = 1344/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/480 + 90/480 = 1344 + 90/480 = 1434/480 - 1434/480 simplified gives 239/80
- So, 42/15 + 18/96 = 239/80
In mixed form: 279/80
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