Add 6/36 and 42/96
6/36 + 42/96 is 29/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
6/36 = 6 × 8/36 × 8 = 48/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
42/96 = 42 × 3/96 × 3 = 126/288 - Add the two like fractions:
48/288 + 126/288 = 48 + 126/288 = 174/288 - 174/288 simplified gives 29/48
- So, 6/36 + 42/96 = 29/48
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