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Add 5/96 and 42/9

1st number: 5/96, 2nd number: 4 6/9

5/96 + 42/9 is 151/32.

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,
    5/96 = 5 × 3/96 × 3 = 15/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    42/9 = 42 × 32/9 × 32 = 1344/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/288 + 1344/288 = 15 + 1344/288 = 1359/288
  5. 1359/288 simplified gives 151/32
  6. So, 5/96 + 42/9 = 151/32
    In mixed form: 423/32

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