Add 96/16 and 42/72
1st number: 6 0/16, 2nd number: 42/72
96/16 + 42/72 is 79/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
96/16 = 96 × 9/16 × 9 = 864/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
42/72 = 42 × 2/72 × 2 = 84/144 - Add the two like fractions:
864/144 + 84/144 = 864 + 84/144 = 948/144 - 948/144 simplified gives 79/12
- So, 96/16 + 42/72 = 79/12
In mixed form: 67/12
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