Add 42/96 and 6/9
42/96 + 6/9 is 53/48.
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,
6/9 = 6 × 32/9 × 32 = 192/288 - Add the two like fractions:
126/288 + 192/288 = 126 + 192/288 = 318/288 - 318/288 simplified gives 53/48
- So, 42/96 + 6/9 = 53/48
In mixed form: 15/48
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