Add 42/9 and 21/96
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 21/96
42/9 + 21/96 is 469/96.
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,
21/96 = 21 × 3/96 × 3 = 63/288 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/288 + 63/288 = 1344 + 63/288 = 1407/288 - 1407/288 simplified gives 469/96
- So, 42/9 + 21/96 = 469/96
In mixed form: 485/96
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