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Add 42/96 and 6/9

42/96 + 6/9 is 53/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    42/96 = 42 × 3/96 × 3 = 126/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    6/9 = 6 × 32/9 × 32 = 192/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/288 + 192/288 = 126 + 192/288 = 318/288
  5. 318/288 simplified gives 53/48
  6. So, 42/96 + 6/9 = 53/48
    In mixed form: 15/48

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