Add 42/96 and 15/12, Solve 42/96 + 1 3/12 as a fraction

Add 42/96 and 15/12

1^st number: 42/96, 2^nd number: 1 3/12

42/96 + 15/12 is 27/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 12 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
15/12 = 15 × 8/12 × 8 = 120/96
Add the two like fractions:
42/96 + 120/96 = 42 + 120/96 = 162/96
162/96 simplified gives 27/16
So, 42/96 + 15/12 = 27/16
In mixed form: 111/16

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