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Add 42/96 and 20/9

1st number: 42/96, 2nd number: 2 2/9

42/96 + 20/9 is 383/144.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    42/96 = 42 × 3/96 × 3 = 126/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    20/9 = 20 × 32/9 × 32 = 640/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/288 + 640/288 = 126 + 640/288 = 766/288
  5. 766/288 simplified gives 383/144
  6. So, 42/96 + 20/9 = 383/144
    In mixed form: 295/144

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