Add 42/36 and 45/96
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 45/96
42/36 + 45/96 is 157/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
42/36 = 42 × 8/36 × 8 = 336/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
45/96 = 45 × 3/96 × 3 = 135/288 - Add the two like fractions:
336/288 + 135/288 = 336 + 135/288 = 471/288 - 471/288 simplified gives 157/96
- So, 42/36 + 45/96 = 157/96
In mixed form: 161/96
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