Add 7/96 and 6/9
7/96 + 6/9 is 71/96.
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,
7/96 = 7 × 3/96 × 3 = 21/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
6/9 = 6 × 32/9 × 32 = 192/288 - Add the two like fractions:
21/288 + 192/288 = 21 + 192/288 = 213/288 - 213/288 simplified gives 71/96
- So, 7/96 + 6/9 = 71/96
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