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Add 42/36 and 90/96

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 90/96

42/36 + 90/96 is 101/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    42/36 = 42 × 8/36 × 8 = 336/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    90/96 = 90 × 3/96 × 3 = 270/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/288 + 270/288 = 336 + 270/288 = 606/288
  5. 606/288 simplified gives 101/48
  6. So, 42/36 + 90/96 = 101/48
    In mixed form: 25/48

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