Add 42/96 and 5/9
42/96 + 5/9 is 143/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
42/96 = 42 × 3/96 × 3 = 126/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
5/9 = 5 × 32/9 × 32 = 160/288 - Add the two like fractions:
126/288 + 160/288 = 126 + 160/288 = 286/288 - 286/288 simplified gives 143/144
- So, 42/96 + 5/9 = 143/144
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