Add 96/42 and 4/9, Solve 2 12/42 + 4/9 as a fraction

Add 96/42 and 4/9

1^st number: 2 12/42, 2^nd number: 4/9

96/42 + 4/9 is 172/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 9 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
96/42 = 96 × 3/42 × 3 = 288/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
4/9 = 4 × 14/9 × 14 = 56/126
Add the two like fractions:
288/126 + 56/126 = 288 + 56/126 = 344/126
344/126 simplified gives 172/63
So, 96/42 + 4/9 = 172/63
In mixed form: 246/63

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