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Add 42/96 and 48/81

42/96 + 48/81 is 445/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 81 is 2592

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
    42/96 = 42 × 27/96 × 27 = 1134/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    48/81 = 48 × 32/81 × 32 = 1536/2592
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/2592 + 1536/2592 = 1134 + 1536/2592 = 2670/2592
  5. 2670/2592 simplified gives 445/432
  6. So, 42/96 + 48/81 = 445/432
    In mixed form: 113/432

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