Add 6/24 and 42/96
6/24 + 42/96 is 11/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
6/24 = 6 × 4/24 × 4 = 24/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96 - Add the two like fractions:
24/96 + 42/96 = 24 + 42/96 = 66/96 - 66/96 simplified gives 11/16
- So, 6/24 + 42/96 = 11/16
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