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Add 42/9 and 1/96

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 1/96

42/9 + 1/96 is 449/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    42/9 = 42 × 32/9 × 32 = 1344/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    1/96 = 1 × 3/96 × 3 = 3/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/288 + 3/288 = 1344 + 3/288 = 1347/288
  5. 1347/288 simplified gives 449/96
  6. So, 42/9 + 1/96 = 449/96
    In mixed form: 465/96

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