Add 42/96 and 8/27
42/96 + 8/27 is 317/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
42/96 = 42 × 9/96 × 9 = 378/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
8/27 = 8 × 32/27 × 32 = 256/864 - Add the two like fractions:
378/864 + 256/864 = 378 + 256/864 = 634/864 - 634/864 simplified gives 317/432
- So, 42/96 + 8/27 = 317/432
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