Add 42/24 and 90/96
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 90/96
42/24 + 90/96 is 43/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
42/24 = 42 × 4/24 × 4 = 168/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96 - Add the two like fractions:
168/96 + 90/96 = 168 + 90/96 = 258/96 - 258/96 simplified gives 43/16
- So, 42/24 + 90/96 = 43/16
In mixed form: 211/16
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