Add 96/42 and 4/96
1st number: 2 12/42, 2nd number: 4/96
96/42 + 4/96 is 391/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
96/42 = 96 × 16/42 × 16 = 1536/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
4/96 = 4 × 7/96 × 7 = 28/672 - Add the two like fractions:
1536/672 + 28/672 = 1536 + 28/672 = 1564/672 - 1564/672 simplified gives 391/168
- So, 96/42 + 4/96 = 391/168
In mixed form: 255/168
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