Add 42/96 and 5/36
42/96 + 5/36 is 83/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
42/96 = 42 × 3/96 × 3 = 126/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
5/36 = 5 × 8/36 × 8 = 40/288 - Add the two like fractions:
126/288 + 40/288 = 126 + 40/288 = 166/288 - 166/288 simplified gives 83/144
- So, 42/96 + 5/36 = 83/144
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