Add 42/2 and 12/96
1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 12/96
42/2 + 12/96 is 169/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
42/2 = 42 × 48/2 × 48 = 2016/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
12/96 = 12 × 1/96 × 1 = 12/96 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/96 + 12/96 = 2016 + 12/96 = 2028/96 - 2028/96 simplified gives 169/8
- So, 42/2 + 12/96 = 169/8
In mixed form: 211/8
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