Add 96/27 and 42/12
1st number: 3 15/27, 2nd number: 3 6/12
96/27 + 42/12 is 127/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
96/27 = 96 × 4/27 × 4 = 384/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
42/12 = 42 × 9/12 × 9 = 378/108 - Add the two like fractions:
384/108 + 378/108 = 384 + 378/108 = 762/108 - 762/108 simplified gives 127/18
- So, 96/27 + 42/12 = 127/18
In mixed form: 71/18
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