Add 96/15 and 96/42
1st number: 6 6/15, 2nd number: 2 12/42
96/15 + 96/42 is 304/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
96/15 = 96 × 14/15 × 14 = 1344/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
96/42 = 96 × 5/42 × 5 = 480/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/210 + 480/210 = 1344 + 480/210 = 1824/210 - 1824/210 simplified gives 304/35
- So, 96/15 + 96/42 = 304/35
In mixed form: 824/35
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