Add 98/96 and 42/54
1st number: 1 2/96, 2nd number: 42/54
98/96 + 42/54 is 259/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
98/96 = 98 × 9/96 × 9 = 882/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
42/54 = 42 × 16/54 × 16 = 672/864 - Add the two like fractions:
882/864 + 672/864 = 882 + 672/864 = 1554/864 - 1554/864 simplified gives 259/144
- So, 98/96 + 42/54 = 259/144
In mixed form: 1115/144
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