Add 10/96 and 8/9
10/96 + 8/9 is 143/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
10/96 = 10 × 3/96 × 3 = 30/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
8/9 = 8 × 32/9 × 32 = 256/288 - Add the two like fractions:
30/288 + 256/288 = 30 + 256/288 = 286/288 - 286/288 simplified gives 143/144
- So, 10/96 + 8/9 = 143/144
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