Add 96/54 and 49/96, Solve 1 42/54 + 49/96 as a fraction

Add 96/54 and 49/96

1^st number: 1 42/54, 2^nd number: 49/96

96/54 + 49/96 is 659/288.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 96 is 864

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
96/54 = 96 × 16/54 × 16 = 1536/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
49/96 = 49 × 9/96 × 9 = 441/864
Add the two like fractions:
1536/864 + 441/864 = 1536 + 441/864 = 1977/864
1977/864 simplified gives 659/288
So, 96/54 + 49/96 = 659/288
In mixed form: 283/288

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