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Add 96/16 and 42/18

1st number: 6 0/16, 2nd number: 2 6/18

96/16 + 42/18 is 25/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 18 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    96/16 = 96 × 9/16 × 9 = 864/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    42/18 = 42 × 8/18 × 8 = 336/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/144 + 336/144 = 864 + 336/144 = 1200/144
  5. 1200/144 simplified gives 25/3
  6. So, 96/16 + 42/18 = 25/3
    In mixed form: 81/3

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