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Add 42/5 and 18/96

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 18/96

42/5 + 18/96 is 687/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    42/5 = 42 × 96/5 × 96 = 4032/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4032/480 + 90/480 = 4032 + 90/480 = 4122/480
  5. 4122/480 simplified gives 687/80
  6. So, 42/5 + 18/96 = 687/80
    In mixed form: 847/80

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