Add 42/54 and 90/96
42/54 + 90/96 is 247/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 96 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
42/54 = 42 × 16/54 × 16 = 672/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
90/96 = 90 × 9/96 × 9 = 810/864 - Add the two like fractions:
672/864 + 810/864 = 672 + 810/864 = 1482/864 - 1482/864 simplified gives 247/144
- So, 42/54 + 90/96 = 247/144
In mixed form: 1103/144
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