Add 42/96 and 48/81
42/96 + 48/81 is 445/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
42/96 = 42 × 27/96 × 27 = 1134/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
48/81 = 48 × 32/81 × 32 = 1536/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/2592 + 1536/2592 = 1134 + 1536/2592 = 2670/2592 - 2670/2592 simplified gives 445/432
- So, 42/96 + 48/81 = 445/432
In mixed form: 113/432
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