Add 54/12 and 42/96
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 42/96
54/12 + 42/96 is 79/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
54/12 = 54 × 8/12 × 8 = 432/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96 - Add the two like fractions:
432/96 + 42/96 = 432 + 42/96 = 474/96 - 474/96 simplified gives 79/16
- So, 54/12 + 42/96 = 79/16
In mixed form: 415/16
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