Add 42/96 and 48/54
42/96 + 48/54 is 191/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
42/96 = 42 × 9/96 × 9 = 378/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
48/54 = 48 × 16/54 × 16 = 768/864 - Add the two like fractions:
378/864 + 768/864 = 378 + 768/864 = 1146/864 - 1146/864 simplified gives 191/144
- So, 42/96 + 48/54 = 191/144
In mixed form: 147/144
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