Add 42/18 and 18/96, Solve 2 6/18 + 18/96 as a fraction

Add 42/18 and 18/96

1^st number: 2 6/18, 2^nd number: 18/96

42/18 + 18/96 is 121/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 96 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
42/18 = 42 × 16/18 × 16 = 672/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
18/96 = 18 × 3/96 × 3 = 54/288
Add the two like fractions:
672/288 + 54/288 = 672 + 54/288 = 726/288
726/288 simplified gives 121/48
So, 42/18 + 18/96 = 121/48
In mixed form: 225/48

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