Add 42/9 and 2/96
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 2/96
42/9 + 2/96 is 75/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
42/9 = 42 × 32/9 × 32 = 1344/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
2/96 = 2 × 3/96 × 3 = 6/288 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/288 + 6/288 = 1344 + 6/288 = 1350/288 - 1350/288 simplified gives 75/16
- So, 42/9 + 2/96 = 75/16
In mixed form: 411/16
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