Add 96/10 and 6/42
1st number: 9 6/10, 2nd number: 6/42
96/10 + 6/42 is 341/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
96/10 = 96 × 21/10 × 21 = 2016/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/210 + 30/210 = 2016 + 30/210 = 2046/210 - 2046/210 simplified gives 341/35
- So, 96/10 + 6/42 = 341/35
In mixed form: 926/35
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