Add 2/96 and 16/9, Solve 2/96 + 1 7/9 as a fraction

Add 2/96 and 16/9

1^st number: 2/96, 2^nd number: 1 7/9

2/96 + 16/9 is 259/144.

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,
2/96 = 2 × 3/96 × 3 = 6/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
16/9 = 16 × 32/9 × 32 = 512/288
Add the two like fractions:
6/288 + 512/288 = 6 + 512/288 = 518/288
518/288 simplified gives 259/144
So, 2/96 + 16/9 = 259/144
In mixed form: 1115/144

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